Senior Vice President of Hotel Accounting

Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Senior Vice President of Hotel Accounting to join our team. SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers, eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What’s in it for you? When you join SHG, you’ll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, a robust benefit package and an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company.

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, direct and manage Accounting teams
• Oversee month-end close processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
• Responsible for overall Hotel Accounting Structure
• Responsible for overall morale of Accounting Team
• Generate a recruitment, retention and development of people process for maintaining staffing
• Ensure all ownership/Asset Management teams needs are being addressed in a timely and accurate fashion
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as appropriate
• Direct monthly forecasting and annual budget process
• Review policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with SOX compliance requirements
• Ensure that property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
• Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
• Lead role in coordinating external audits
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Hotel experience required, no exceptions
• Minimum 5 years financial management experience 
• Multi-property controller experience required 
• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required
• Supervision/Management of a team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and deep understanding of all aspects of hotel operations.
• Must be detail oriented, with strong self organization and communication skills.
• Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork with the ability to lead by example.
• Builds morale and spirit while instilling an industry leading guest service attitude in all associates.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• "Hands-on" leadership approach to management and team development.
• Must be able to prioritize and ensure all accounting deadlines are met 
• Executes all performance management, oversee recruitment & retention programs to include bonus program & annual reviews.
• Well-versed in strategic planning and operational execution
• Excellent communicator and dynamic presenter.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct with clear communication.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required
• Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level
• Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows
• Meet all deadlines as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems
• Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

PERKS/BENEFITS

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• Track your daily income with updates after every shift you work
• Transfer your earnings instantly or next day
• Automatically save a portion of your paycheck 

In addition to Daily Pay, Schulte Hospitality Group offers a robust selection of perks/benefits that include, but aren’t limited to: Paid Time Off, Unlimited Referral Bonuses, Growth and Career Opportunities, Hotel Discounts, 401K, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Pet Insurance, Dependent Tuition Benefits, EAP Program, Marketplace Discounts at various retailers such as Disney, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and more, and a flexible and fun working environment!

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.