Assistant Dir Finance Acctg & Bus Supp - IC Boston - IHG

Do you see yourself as an Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support?  What's your passion? Whether you're into sky diving, dining outdoors, or dog walking, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. 

For over 70 years, the InterContinental® Brand has been writing the story of international travel and showing guests the InterContinental Life through personalized service, memorable, one of a kind experiences and global etiquette. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs; inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

HOTEL OVERVIEW: InterContinental Boston is a landmark of luxury; top rated on Trip Advisor for Boston hotels, named a ‘Top Place to Work’ by The Boston Globe, rated as one of the ‘Best Hotels in the World' by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The property overlooks Boston's historic waterfront, featuring 424 luxurious ultra-modern accommodations with distinctive style and breathtaking waterfront or downtown city views, a full-service spa and fitness club, 32,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space, and an array of restaurants and bars influenced by a variety of international flavors. We are looking for passionate people who are charming, confident and internationally-minded to ensure we continue the story of making great things happen at InterContinental Boston.

Your day to day

• Assists in oversight of the Accounting operation for a hotel under the guidance of the Director, Hotel Finance.  Ensures all functions are being performed accurately, on a timely basis and according to hotel standards.
• At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:
• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership
• of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Assist in managing revenues received and dispersed including accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, receiving and payroll, audit, General Ledger reporting, and cash handling functions for the hotel.  Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by company policy and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and as effected by local conditions.
• Prepare financial analyses of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals. 
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and reporting. 
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; maintain documents for audits of hotel accounts; ensure compliance with government regulations, federal, state and local laws, to include EEOC, Wage and Hour, union contracts, etc.  Independently comply with record retention requirements.
• Assists with the review of operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate (or at least be aware) of obsolete slow moving items.
• Assists with ensuring all accounts are reconciled on monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliation’s.
• Assists with ensuring payments are made to IHG (All Fees and billings) as fast as possible.

PEOPLE

• Work with other management personnel to establish and implement hotel service standards to achieve maximum profitability and efficiency.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include hotel department heads in all departments and Directors of Area or Regional Hotel Finance to obtain/provide information.
• Interact with outside contacts:

• Guests – to provide service, send bills and collect payment
• Vendors – to pay bills or discuss pricing or billing issues; to ensure proof of insurance
• Hotel legal counsel – to obtain legal advice as needed
• Insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks – to collaborate on ongoing financial issues for the hotel
• HMG accounting staff – to coordinate financial/accounting information, budget preparation, clarify issues and resolve problems.
• Regulatory agencies – regarding compliance matters
• Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups) 

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Assists with the distribution of forecast information as an up to date management tool for operating departments.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day operations and assignments of Accounting staff, plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work.  Advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identifying options and resolving issues.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• May serve as “manager on duty” as required.
• May process payroll or verify payroll dollars and reports in a decentralized environment.
• May authorize purchase requests as needed.
• May assist with other duties as assigned including assisting staff with their job functions.
• Assist in managing revenues received and dispersed including accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, receiving and payroll, audit, General Ledger reporting, and cash handling functions for the hotel.  Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by company policy and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and as effected by local conditions.
• Prepare financial analyses of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals. 
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and reporting. 
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; maintain documents for audits of hotel accounts; ensure compliance with government regulations, federal, state and local laws, to include EEOC, Wage and Hour, union contracts, etc.  Independently comply with record retention requirements.
• Assists with the review of operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate (or at least be aware) of obsolete slow moving items.
• Assists with ensuring all accounts are reconciled on monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliation’s.
• Assists with ensuring payments are made to IHG (All Fees and billings) as fast as possible.

PEOPLE

• Work with other management personnel to establish and implement hotel service standards to achieve maximum profitability and efficiency.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include hotel department heads in all departments and Directors of Area or Regional Hotel Finance to obtain/provide information. 

Interact with outside contacts:

• Guests – to provide service, send bills and collect payment
• Vendors – to pay bills or discuss pricing or billing issues; to ensure proof of insurance
• Hotel legal counsel – to obtain legal advice as needed
• Insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks – to collaborate on ongoing financial issues for the hotel
• HMG accounting staff – to coordinate financial/accounting information, budget preparation, clarify issues and resolve problems.
• Regulatory agencies – regarding compliance matters
• Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups) 

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner.  Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Assists with the distribution of forecast information as an up-to-date management tool for operating departments.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day operations and assignments of Accounting staff, plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work. Advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identifying options and resolving issues.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• May serve as “manager on duty” as required.
• May process payroll or verify payroll dollars and reports in a decentralized environment.
• May authorize purchase requests as needed.
• May assist with other duties as assigned including assisting staff with their job functions.

What we offer

We offer a competitive financial and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. We offer complimentary dry cleaning and employee meals. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.