Assistant Director of Finance

## Company Description We are looking for a **Assistant Director of Finance** to join the re-opening of the famed **Delano Miami Beach.** *Delano Miami Beach fuses historic charm with contemporary luxury, reflecting a reimagined experience that pays homage to the original visionary concept. Comprising 171 rooms and distinct food and beverage concepts, the hotel preserves its iconic walk-in pool and, in addition, unveil a new pool on an amenity deck, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Delano Miami Beach acts as the brand’s flagship location, re-establishing Delano as a trailblazer in luxury lifestyle hospitality.* ## Job Description Under the general guidance of the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the accounting team. This role ensures the consistent accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting and accounting functions. The Assistant Director of Finance helps maintain a highly productive, compliant, and well-trained accounting staff while providing essential support to the Director of Finance in achieving financial goals, operational efficiencies, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. **YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance duties, including any on-site food and beverage operations. Duties include full-cycle month-end close, preparation offinancial statements, complex account analysis and reconciliations, as well as budgeting and forecasting. - Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all financial reporting, while developing and documenting system controls, standard operating procedures, and continuous business process improvements. - Support the implementation and upgrades of front-of-house systems impacting financial reporting and operations. - Assist the Director of Finance with planning, recruiting, and hiring of the property’s finance and accounting team. - Oversee training, cross-training, and development of all accounting staff to ensure a highly competent and flexible team. - Take prompt and appropriate personnel actions related to staffing, performance management, and discipline to ensure departmental success. - Perform timely and accurate month-end closing procedures, including balance sheet account reconciliation and financial analysis. - Manage payroll entries, coordinate with HR and payroll providers, and support year-end audits and other compliance requirements. - Supervise, manage, and mentor accounting staff, providing technical guidance, professional development, and performance evaluations. - Monitor budget compliance, support cost control measures, and assist in training operational leaders on financial management practices and tools. - Ensure legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured; comply with all statutory and fiscal reporting obligations, including any relevant governmental permits and licenses. - Assist the Director of Finance in maintaining hotel compliance with all regulatory requirements, contracts, leases, tax filings, and legal obligations. - Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Director of Finance or senior leadership team. - We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. - We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred. - Minimum five years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least two years in a hotel or hospitality setting and one to two years in a supervisory or managerial role. - Strong understanding of hotel accounting principles, including full-cycle month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management. - Proficient in accounting systems and…