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Manager of Corporate Accounting
Benchmark
The Woodlands, TX, United States
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Benchmark’s company culture is central to our management philosophy. The company’s stated purpose is “to provide an entrepreneurial environment where determined people dare to create, share, and build futures.
To be the “benchmark” by which all others are judged takes passion, courage, and dedication. We invite you to explore our extraordinary offering of unique opportunities, all with a common goal of providing an unforgettable journey.
Job Description Summary:
The Manager of Corporate Accounting will assume an assistant role in the creation, execution and refinement of profitable financial strategies designed to maximize opportunities for the umbrella company of Benchmark, a Global Hospitality Company. Ensures excellence in the day-to-day financial accounting, reporting, analytical and planning functions, as well as the integration of best practices. Assist in the development of organizational talent and capacity of corporate Accounting/Finance Department, by which to support the company's aggressive growth plans.
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE
• Associates degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree with experience preferred.
• Minimum five years experience in the hospitality finance field.
• Solid & progressive experience in hospitality finance
• Knowledge of international hospitality finance preferred
• Entity consolidation and reporting experience
• Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting knowledge.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls.
• Highly proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet tools
• Experience with multiple financial applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting a 24/7 business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Experience with financial transactions and lender relations
• Understanding of the conference center concept preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Supervisory and personnel management experience.
• Aggressive, outgoing and self-motivating individual with pleasant personality.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to sell ideas
• Willing to take risks
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments and entities.
• Extensive Consolidated Balance Sheet Review and Reconciliation
• Lead and direct the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting and cost accounting.
• Assistance with the development, improvement and issuance of timely monthly consolidated financial records for executive management team and Board of Directors.
• Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc.
• Assist with commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
• Work closely with senior leadership in the development and economic evaluation of various organizational initiatives, policies and programs.
• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.
• Assist in providing visionary, strategic and functional leadership on behalf of finance and accounting across the organization, in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Perform various other duties as assigned in order to meet company objectives.
CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES:
Approachability: Dynamic and outgoing, yet down-to-earth, available and receptive. Consistent, understanding and fair.
Adaptability: Able to adjust to change, open to new ideas, willing to take on additional responsibilities and able to perform in a deadline driven environment. Flexible and resourceful; “can-do” attitude.
Common Sense: Displays innate intelligence and common sense.
Commitment: Goal, growth and quality-oriented in his/her business approach. Drives for results and success while actively and effectively serving as a role model for the Company’s guiding principles.
Communication skills: Has effective written, verbal and listening skills. Shows respect and interacts with associates at all levels in a manner that is constructive and supportive. Open-minded and empowering.
Initiative: Takes the initiative in leading, communicating, offering service, and in solving problems.
Leadership: Proactive in defining roles and accountabilities, as well as in evaluating, mentoring, coaching and counseling members of the assigned properties’ finance teams. Sets a positive example and is a great motivator of people around key objectives.
Perseverance: Drives through change and adversity by tackling tough challenges without hesitation. Undaunted; maintains determination and resolve no matter how arduous the situation. Works smart; doesn't burn out self or others.
Personable: Clearly enjoys working with and interacting with others. Has a good sense of humor.
Judgment and focus: Keeps important priorities in the forefront and never loses sight of the “big picture”. Carefully evaluates all of the factors and assesses the potential outcome before making a decision.
Problem solving: Always part of the solution and not part of the problem. Strives for continuous process improvement and best practices. Is analytically astute and able to help maximize the value of the property.
Responsibility and accountability: Demonstrates a sense of urgency and commitment in regard to deliverables and deadlines. Highly responsive to owners, guests and employees. Owns the work product and is committed to the quality, accuracy and timeliness thereof.
Purposeful: Astute and pragmatic, able to set ego aside and focus on what’s best for the property’s owners, guests and employees.
Vision: Forward-thinking; develops goals and plans that extend beyond current realities and capabilities.