Assistant Director of Finance, W Sardinia - Pre-Opening

SUMMARY OF THE WORK  

The Deputy Director of Finance manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, reconciliation of assets and liabilities, working capital, and liquidity control.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE  

Previous experience in Marriott and thus its administrative procedures and software systems is required. Pre-opening experience preferred.

Education and experience  

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related specialization; 2/3-years of work experience in the role at Marriott.  

MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES  

Assistance in managing the accounting team  

• Uses interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others; supports sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; He sets an example.  

• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.  

• Ensures that regular and ongoing communication occurs with employees to create awareness of company goals, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.  

• Celebrate successes by publicly acknowledging the contributions of team members.  

• Establishes and maintains open and collaborative relationships with employees.  

• Provides excellent leadership (e. g. , differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork, and encourages work-life balance).  

• Ensures that employees establish and maintain open and collaborative relationships within their team.  

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.  

• Ensures that disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to standard and local operating procedures (SO Ps and LSO Ps) and supports the peer review process.  

• Ensures that real estate policies are administered fairly and consistently.  

• Use an "open door" policy.  

• Solicit employee feedback.  

Project and Policy Management  

• Generates and delivers accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.  

• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.  

• Compile, codify, categorize, calculate, tabulate, check or verify information or data.  

• Ensures that the income statement is accurate (i. e. , that costs are properly matched with revenues, that costs are recorded in the correct accounting) and that statements are delivered to the appropriate people in a timely manner.  

• Reconcile the P&L and BS, and ensures that account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SO Ps.  

• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SO Ps and LSO Ps).  

• Ensures that account balances are supported by proper documentation in accordance with SO Ps.  

• Review audit issues and make necessary corrections.  

• Ensures that ownership permits, licenses, and, if applicable, supplier contracts are in place.  

• Leverage centralized accounting processes and shared services.  

Oversees internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures (SO Ps).  

• Produces accurate and timely financial reports to support effective decision-making.  

• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SO Ps and LSO Ps).  

It ensures that the tax rates used for sales/use tax are up-to-date and that appropriate amounts are collected and/or accrued.  

• Document tax-exempt transactions.  

Demonstrate and apply accounting knowledge  

• Demonstrates knowledge of work-relevant problems, products, systems, and processes.  

• Keeps up to date technically and applies new knowledge to your work.  

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set functions, enter data, or process information.  

• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.  

• Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to guide decision-making.  

Providing financial information and guidance to others  

• Promptly informs and/or updates managers, colleagues and subordinates on relevant financial information.  

• Attend critique meetings to review information with the management team.  

• Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operational/financial matters.  

• Communicates financial concepts clearly and persuasively, easy to understand and guides desired behaviors.  

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, control and efficient use of financial resources.  

• Provides information to supervisors, contractors, and subordinates by phone, in writing, email, or in person.  

Maintaining financial and accounting goals  

• Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery times.  

• Ensures that profits and losses are accurately documented.  

• Meets and exceeds goals, including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.  

• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and get your work done.  

• Monitor all applicable taxes, ensuring that taxes are up to date, collected and/or accrued.  

• Supports a robust accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks.  

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