Founded in 1988, Highgate Hotels is a privately-held hotel management company with national and international investments with headquarters in Dallas, TX. ; New York, NY; Vancouver, Canada and London, England.  The company's is one of the industry's leaders in the management and marketing of a high-quality, dynamic portfolio which includes illustrious hotel brands throughout the United States, Canada and Europe such as Hilton, Westin, Hyatt, Sheraton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Radisson, and Marriott. In addition, Highgate Hotels owns and/or manages a number of distinguished independent hotels including the notable Park Central in New York and the renowned Parc 55 in San Francisco. The company's current portfolio includes over 40 hotels globally, totaling more than 19,000 rooms, each designed to offer unique experiences for astute travelers.
   
Highgate Hotels is a fully integrated hotel company made up of over 10,000 associates worldwide with a corporate staff of over 75 associates in the areas of Operations, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Design & Construction, Acquisitions & Development, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Legal.

The Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan Hotel New York is
located on NYC's famed Eastside. The hotel consists of
764 guest rooms with 12,000 sq. ft. meeting space,
MetGrill Restaurant and MetBar Lounge is seeking
experienced candidates for the following career
opportunity:

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of
Finance who will oversee the daily hotel financial
operation in conjunction with Director of Finance.

Description:

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for
providing consistent leadership in the financial area of
the hotel by supplying the accounting staff with
guidance and training. He/she is also responsible for
focusing on the profitability of the business,
maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting,
ensuring acceptable levels on internal control, ensuring
compliance with all federal, state, and local
regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets.

1) Assist Director of Finance in timely preparation of
monthly financial statements for the property

2) Monitoring and control of hotel operations, cash flow
and operating forecasts for the property

3) Under guidance of Director of Finance maintain timely
interaction with Department Heads to assure that
property operations are on track and under control at
all times

4) Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and
general ledger account reconciliations for the property

5) Supervision of accounting department staff

6) Compliance with Highgate Accounting Policies and
Procedures and internal controls for our finance and
accounting operations

7) Effectively manage and communicate related issues
related to management of receivables, payables, daily
cash balances, and timely deposits of all funds.

8) Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the
accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotel?s
established guidelines. Investigate and critique
variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical
improvement methodologies to management.

9) Analyze financial data and operations in order to
assist Director of Finance and advise Department Heads
in maintaining the hotels? financial objectives.

10) With supervision of Director of Finance hire, train,
supervise and develop staff, including coaching,
counseling and discipline.

11) Preparation of any special reports, statements,
etc., as requested.

12) Other special projects and responsibilities as
assigned.

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Education & Experience:

* Five or more years of Hospitality Finance/Accounting
experience.

* Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting.

- Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and financial
accounting systems.

- Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written
communication skills.

- Long hours and sometimes required.

- Hospitality related financial management and
accounting experience desirable.

Local candidates only please