Discover The Renaissance Blackstone, a downtown Chicago luxury hotel near Grant Park. This downtown Chicago hotel has been a favorite of movie stars, sports legends, royalty and presidents since 1910. Thoughtfully restored to its original grandeur, this Michigan Avenue hotel features French Beaux-Arts architecture and over 1,400 contemporary works by local artists. The Blackstone boasts stunning guest rooms and suites, while Mercat a la Planxa serves modern Catalan cuisine in a unique Mediterranean setting. Host unforgettable affairs inside the magnificent Crystal Ballroom and marvel at 11,396 square feet of lavish meeting space. Located just steps from Chicago's major attractions including McCormick Place, Grant Park, Soldier Field, Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium. Welcome to The Legendary Blackstone Renaissance.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Supervise and coordinate the Accounting Operations in the hotel to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting in accordance with policies and procedures, Federal, State and local laws and regulations. Assist and support the Controller in maintaining control over income, expenses and the assets and liabilities of the hotel.

Position is responsible for the daily operation of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes and internal controls. May recommend and implement operational changes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashier and Night Audit employees; interview, recommend hiring, train, develop, empower, schedule, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.

Supervise the daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with the SOPs and Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate.

Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management.

Assist in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes and other financial reports to provide support thus ensuring accurate, timely information is available for management and owners.

Train, monitor and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial and cash controls and information flow throughout the other departments in the hotel to ensure compliance, accurate records and minimize liabilities, losses and expenses.

Resolve problems and ensure maintenance of the accounting systems and equipment to ensure smooth operations.

Analyze and be familiar with tenants, leases and rent reports and ensure hotel is in compliance with hotel leases and management contracts.

Has a fiduciary responsibility to company and management.

Assumes the responsibilities of the Controller in his/her absence.

Supervise month-end close functions as well as review of all inventories and account reconciliations. Prepare corresponding general ledger entries and monthly accruals. Direct A/P, A/R, payroll duties and Income Audit. Prepare sales tax filings. Oversee the coordination of annual audits. Ensure proper internal controls. Directly supervise employees. 

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.

Travel - travel required to other hotels and corporate for meetings, training and task forces.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Requires knowledge of all the functions performed by the subordinate reporting directly or indirectly to the Hotel Controller.

Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions. Requires experiential knowledge for management of people and complex problems.

Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.

Ability to make decisions guided by established policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate so as to provide information and services, supervisory skills.

A four year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience.

Prefer 5+ years of progressive accounting responsibilities, strong MS Excel skills are essential, knowledge of ADP Timesaver and Great Plains a plus.

Sage Hospitality Resources is one of the nation's leading hotel management and development companies, specializing in management and development of full service and limited service hotels nationwide. We are recognized as an innovative leader in the industry as an operator, employer, developer, and investor. In every business activity, Sage is focused on its vision - "To be recognized by our customers as the best in our business."

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace, perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and criminal background screening.