Assistant Director of Finance

Working alongside a wonderful team at The Peninsula Chicago, we are seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to join our Finance operations.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Learn and grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• To be responsible for an efficient and effective day-to-day work routine and to ensure a proper month-end closing with timely preparation of accurate financial statement and reports.
• To assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Finance during his temporary absence from the hotel.
• Perform timely reviews of direct report employees after discussing with Director of Finance.
• Audit the required items as identified in the Key Control checklist as updated by Head-Office to complete the list twice a year.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to provide them with required documentations and backups.
• Create a conducive working environment within the Accounting department
• Provide direction, assistance and training to the accounting staff.
• Ensure all bank accounts and other Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled monthly. Investigate outstanding items, follow-up to clear them prior to next month-end.
• Prepare the State and City tax returns and ensure payment is process in a timely manner to take advantage of any discounts offered, cashflow permitting based on discussion with Director of Finance.
• Assists with yearly budget preparation.

General Requirements:

• Must have at least 4 years experience in a hotel guest-focused company
• Must have thorough knowledge in Accounting control and Financial Management process
• Extensive knowledge in Accounting System, Property Management System, Point of Sales, Microsoft required.
• Bachelors degree in hospitality, business or accounting preferred
• Friendly, driven, detail-oriented, and effectively communicate in spoken and written English to all internal and external guests, staff and management needed

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year 
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% restaurant discount 
• 50% discount on spa services 
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance 
• Complimentary long-term disability 
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this role is $80,000-100,000 per year.