Assistant Director of Finance

Location: Venezia

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our marvelous resort, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is seeking a passionate, bright and talented  Assistant Director of Finance  to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Management of Accounting Team
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.
Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance).
Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.
Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Utilizes an "open door" policy.
Solicits employee feedback.

Managing Projects and Policies
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
Reconciles balance sheet.
Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.
Ensures property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.
Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.

Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others
Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner.
Attends critique meetings to review information with management team.
Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving…