Assistant Director of Finance

San Antonio, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $72,000.00 - $124,000.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Bonus Pay

Job Description

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, recognized as the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, has led the international travel industry since the 1940s. With a deep passion for cultural exchange, exceptional service, and creating unforgettable experiences, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts stands as an iconic establishment in the hospitality sector. The company prides itself on delivering world-class accommodations and services to a diverse clientele seeking a richer perspective on the world. This esteemed brand offers an inspiring and dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth, cultural appreciation, and a commitment to excellence. Employees at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts are ambassadors of luxury and quality, working collaboratively to maintain the distinguished reputation that the brand has cultivated over decades.

This role is for an Accounting Supervisor at one of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts properties. The position involves assisting in the oversight of the hotel’s accounting operations, reporting directly to the Complex Director of Finance. The Accounting Supervisor ensures that all financial functions are performed accurately, timely, and in compliance with the hotel’s standards. This role requires coordination and communication with various hotel departments, as well as external contacts, such as auditors, vendors, and regulatory agencies. As a key financial contact on site, the Accounting Supervisor is responsible for supervising clerical and professional accounting employees across functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll, purchasing, audit, and accounting operations.

The Accounting Supervisor plays a critical role in managing revenues, ensuring financial controls, preparing financial reports, and compliance audits. In addition, the role involves troubleshooting accounting issues, supporting month-end processes, conducting financial analyses to guide business decisions, and promoting teamwork and quality service within the hotel. This position is offered on a full-time basis, with a competitive salary range from $72,000 to $124,000 annually, complemented by eligibility for bonus pay and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k plan. The job may require flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs. If you have a background in accounting or finance, supervisory experience, and a passion for hospitality, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a prestigious international brand and contribute significantly to hotel financial management and operational excellence.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
2+ years in hotel accounting or audit in a supervisory role or equivalent combination of education and experience
Fluent English
Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Technical accounting competency
Mathematical skills including budgeting and profit/loss analysis
Strong problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training skills
Reading and writing financial reports
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
2+ years in hotel accounting or audit with supervisory experience
Fluent English communication skills
Technical accounting competency
Mathematical skills including basic math, budgeting, profit and loss concepts, percentages, and variances
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities
Ability to read and write financial analyses, budgets, and related reports
Experience in preparing financial reports and documentation
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Job Duties

Assist in the management of day-to-day operations and assignments of accounting staff, plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule or assign work
Advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identify options and resolve issues
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
Assist in managing revenues received and dispersed including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, audit, General Ledger reporting, and cash handling functions
Work with Complex Director of Finance and the BCS team in preparing month end journal entries, producing and reviewing month end reporting
Assist in the preparation of month end financial evaluations for IHG and hotel ownership
Prepare financial analyses of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals
Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems, maintain documents for audits of hotel accounts, ensure compliance with IHG compliance standards, government regulations, federal, state and local laws
Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner
Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction
Work with other management personnel to establish and implement hotel service standards
Assist with the distribution of forecast information for operating departments
Troubleshoot accounting problems as required
Interact with outside contacts including guests, vendors, hotel legal counsel, auditors, offsite accounting staff, regulatory agencies, and other contacts as needed
May assist with other duties as assigned including assisting staff with their job functions