Mgr-finance

**Additional Information****Job Number** **Job Category**Finance & Accounting**Location**Courtyard Queretaro, Av 5 de Febrero No 1351, Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico, 76120**Schedule**Full Time**Located Remotely?**N**Position Type** Management**JOB SUMMARY**Manages the hotel’s day-to-day Accounting function, assisting the Cluster Director of Finance in providing financial leadership to the business and clear structure and direction to the Finance team. Primary responsibilities include preparation and analysis of the financial reports and reconciliations, internal and external reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.**CANDIDATE PROFILE****Education and Experience**- Full/part-qualified accounting qualification or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Hotel accounting experience is essential, operational experience is also preferred but not essential.**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**- **Hotel Operational Finance knowledge -** previous Asst DOF or smaller hotel Director of Finance- **Numeracy** - using mathematics to solve problems, calculations, presentations etc.- **Computer Skills** - Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and preferably Opera, PeopleSoft, Micros- **Reading Comprehension** - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.- **Writing** - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.- **Economics and Accounting** - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.- **Management of Financial Resources** - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.- **Analytical/Critical Thinking** - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems.- **Administration and Management** - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources- **Purchasing and Materials Management** - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control (e.g., accounting and budgeting).**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES****Achieving Business Results**- Supports strategies and conducts activities to drive financial results, guest satisfaction, human capital index and market share.- Effectively manages the day to day operation of Accounting to execute finance and accounting responsibilities for the property.- Assists the Cluster DOF in developing the annual business plan, budgets, forecasts, financial reports, tax compliance, and profit and loss statements.- Works through own team and influencing department managers to ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage business risks.- Assists in the hiring of accounting associates, and development and retention of a diverse high caliber workforce to provide strong functional expertise to the property and the discipline.- Sustains a work environment that focuses on fair and equitable treatment and associate satisfaction to enable business success.**Supporting Profitability and Revenue Goals**- Meets Report Delivery Deadlines- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.- Verifies P&L Accuracy- Verifies that profits and losses are documented accurately, in line with Marriott Processes and procedures.- Demonstrates leadership by using interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourages others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.- Achieves and and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.- Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and the work of the finance team.- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution, solve problems and make decisions..- Informs and/or updates the executives, peers and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.- Verifies that all Taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.