Chief Accountant RTR

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to finance team members and other hotel business partners. This role supports the finance lead to retain and train best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports the hotel / hotels to maximize profit and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing The Chief Accountant will support all activities performed by the hotels Assistant / Finance lead to include but not limited to understanding financial performance ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing activities reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

Ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy regulatory and contractual framework.

Business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team and supports the Assistant / Finance Lead in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including Commercial IT Procurement Operations Shared Service Centers (where applicable). In absence of the Assistant Finance Manager / Director the Chief Accountant will assume responsibilities.

Participate in all relevant Finance training and development programs.

EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans

What are we looking for

Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills

Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills

Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities

Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data / information efficiently and accurately

Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision within initial training period after employee begins work

Additional Preferences

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Knowledge of Tower operations to include all aspects

What will it be like to work for Hilton Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Required Experience Chief

Key Skills

Mold Remediation

Succession Planning

Employee Evaluation

Basic Math

Host / Hostess Experience

Restoration

Restoration Industry Experience

Water Damage Restoration

Emergency Management

Auto Restoration

Fire Restoration

Financial Report Interpretation

Full-Time

Finance

years

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