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Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
SWISSOTEL
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, CFO, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support
- Full-time
- Job Category:
Finance - Job Type: Permanent
- Compensation: USD 116,000 – USD 125,000 per year
- Recruit, develop, and motivate the Finance Department ensuring it comprises top talent.
- Assist in preparing financial operation statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy/Procedure.
- Assist departments with the interpretation, orientation, training, and analysis of revenue, payroll, and expense matters.
- Maintain system accounts and controls to provide accurate data needed for all accounting reports and statements.
- Actively participate in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports.
- Prepare and post journal entries; ensure efficient completion of all month‑end functions for review with the Area Director, Finance & Business Support.
- Monitor, supervise, and prepare month‑end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.
- Oversee and manage the monthly forecast; work with department heads to create accurate forecasts within Accor’s accuracy guidelines.
- Participate in meetings with the owners as directed by the Director of Finance.
- Participate in creating the annual operation budgets and capital budgets.
- Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable team, supporting the Director of Finance; billing is overseen by the Director.
- Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi‑monthly, and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.
- Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel financial technology systems, including software applications.
- Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.
- Participate in periodic inventory procedures.
- Track contracts and ensure compliance and timely renewal.
- Ensure financial records and transactions are maintained in compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Analyze business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and internal process steps; recommend new processes or solutions to business and financial problems.
- Actively participate in departmental colleague engagement efforts.
- Follow all safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.
- Adhere to all hotel systems and internal controls.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.
- Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Finance (preferred).
- Previous leadership experience required.
- Hotel finance experience and previous finance experience at a management level.
- Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing highly motivated and cross‑trained group of progressive financial professionals.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications or relevant computer applications required; knowledge of OPERA, GFS/SUN, Hyperion, POS.
- University/College degree in a related discipline an asset.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
- Highly responsible & reliable; able to work independently.
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
- Frequent sitting throughout shift.
- Occasional standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
- Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide.
- Learning & Development programs through our Academies.
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world.
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.
- Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance;
Accidental Injury Insurance;
Hospital Support;
Critical Illness Insurance; 401(k) plan;
Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity and Holiday.
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