Lexington NYC
The Finance Manager supports the Director of Finance in providing consistent leadership and oversight of the hotel's financial operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding ownership assets. The Finance Manager partners closely with department heads to analyze performance, enhance profitability, and promote financial integrity across all areas of the hotel.
Responsibilities - Assist and report directly to the Director of Finance in all accounting and financial functions.
- Oversee Accounts Payable, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, vendor statements are reconciled, and payments are completed in accordance with company policy.
- Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with vendors, ensuring timely resolution of billing inquiries, payment issues, and account discrepancies.
- Monitor and manage the Accounting "info" email inbox, responding promptly to inquiries, routing messages appropriately, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Assist with billing for group and event accounts, including processing credit card authorizations, direct bill applications, and payment reconciliations.
- Assist reservations with OTA (Online Travel Agency) routing, payment processing, and commission reconciliations.
- Support the Front Desk, Sales, and Events departments by ensuring billing accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining clear financial communication.
- Provide cross-training and backup coverage for other Finance Managers during scheduled time off or absences.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements, reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with monthly closing, forecasting, and budget preparation in coordination with the Director of Finance.
- Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with MCR Hotel policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Monitor revenues, expenses for accuracy and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Perform special projects and financial analyses as assigned by the Director of Finance and senior management.
- Answer guest calls and inquiries in a professional, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
- Attend required meetings and trainings and participate in M.O.D. (Manager on Duty) coverage as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all financial and operational matters.
Requirements:
- At least 3-4 years of progressive hotel accounting and/or finance experience.
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and hotel systems such as Opera PMS, Sage, and purchase order systems
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to interact courteously and attentively with all levels of employees, management, and guests.
- Strong listening and comprehension skills to effectively understand and resolve concerns.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain regular attendance and comply with all MCR Hotel standards.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
- High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain a warm, professional, and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, service-oriented manner.
Our Company - MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
- Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
- MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
- MCR was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
- MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
- For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/What's in it for you? - Hotel Discounts
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement & upward mobility
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members
