Job Location : Miami Beach,FL, USA
Overview
IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART. - Morris Lapidus A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.
Responsibilities
The incumbent in this role is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. Examples of Duties, includes but is not limited to the following: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly Ensure payroll is processed in a timely manner Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed Maintain the chart of accounts Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics Partner with the Vice President of Finance & Accounting to manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Qualifications
* Ability to analyze complex issues, identify alternative solutions and communicate them effectively with management.
* Well organized and demonstrated strong problem solving skills.
* Familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word and advanced skills with Excel.
* Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
* Bachelor's degree or combination of ten years relevant education and experience preferred.
* Minimum of eight years experience in accounting/finance. Two years supervisory experience preferred.
* CPA license highly desirable.