Assistant Director of Finance

What youll do

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to join the preopening team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Director of Finance the Assistant Director of Finance directs the daytoday operations of the accounting team assuring that a highly productive and well trained team is always maintained.  The Assistant Director of Finance assures the accuracy consistency and timeliness of the financial reporting and accounting functions while providing information and assistance to the Director of Finance.

• Responsible for overseeing all accounting/finance duties and management reporting for multisite Hotel food and beverage venues including but not limited to: full cycle month end closes financial statement preparation complex account analysis reconciliation as well as budgeting and forecasting for Hotel  Restaurants and Bars and Recreation.
• Ensuring data integrity and accuracy as well as development and documentation of system controls operational procedures and business process improvements.
• Supporting the implementations and upgrades of all front of house systems.
• Maintain balance sheet analysis on a monthly basis with full supporting.
• Investor reporting payroll entries coordination of year end audits consolidations and will work on special projects as needed.
• Supervise manage and mentor their staff in all areas of accounting including but not limited to technical training professional development and conducting and delivering performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance of budgets and cost controls; and will also be responsible to train venue Managers in financial accounting as needed.
• Ensure all legal treasury and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured and that all statuary and fiscal reporting requirements are satisfied which includes any governmental requirements for permits and licenses.
• Ensuring hotels compliance to all regulatory licenses and permits leases contracts legal agreements and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items.
• We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service.

Qualifications :

What we are looking for...

• University degree with emphasis in Accounting Business Finance or Economics is required.
• Experience in Hospitality Restaurants and Nightlife Accounting preferred.
• Three to five (35) years accounting experience including 3 or more years at supervisory/management level preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Proven team leader with a high level of energy and motivation with a proven track record of living the companys values.
• An intermediate understanding of hotel system such as Opera if preferred and proficient knowledge of computer systems such as: Microsoft Word Excel & Outlook is required.
• Ability to multitask work in a fastpaced environment and have a high level attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
• You have a solid understanding of local legal compliance requirements.
• You make people feel good your team guests and colleagues alike.  You make a positive impact.
• Youre a strong team leader a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
• You are an excellent relationship builder confident in working with other teams and leaders; youre passionate about what we can achieve together.
• You take ownership of important issues solve problems and make effective decisions.
• You learn quickly and adapt to SLSs unique culture.
• You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.
• Youre up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard supports each other and has fun along the way.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you...

• The opportunity to join an innovative fastgrowing international group thats committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team thats very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

SLS is part of Ennismore a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founderbuilt brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor formed in 2021.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime