Opportunity
Provide accounting expertise and support to the management of the Hospitality & Real Estate businesses.  To be an active member of the business operating team.  Provide support for the planning and budgeting processes. Provide analysis of operations and for special projects including new business opportunities.  Improve the profitability of the businesses serviced and the Hospitality & Real Estate Group by being a true business partner and financial advisor. 
Specific Responsibilities
Financial Consultant to assigned businesses:
Function as a contributing member of the operating teams.Responsible for preparing monthly forecasts, driving accuracy, and accountability.  Assist in the coordination of the strategic, financial, budgeting, capital, and manpower planning processes. Provide monthly in-depth operational analysis and review these results with the H&RE Management Team and Group Controller.  Prepare and present studies, projects, analysis and reports as required for the operations and related projects.Responsible for the review and analysis of all capital expenditure requests. This includes understanding and analyzing official vs. cost avoidance savings, ensuring Capital ACT procedures/policies are adhered to, and calculating ROIs.  The expectation is that proper documentation will be secured at the end, to easily facilitate a later post audit.Assist management in improving operational results.
Financial Controls:
Direct the accounting activities that are part of the monthly and annual accounting close for the businesses serviced.  Responsible for the accuracy, legitimacy and timeliness of accounting transactions, source documents and records. Responsible for accuracy in all statements and reports of the businesses being serviced and those related sections of the corporate monthly reporting book.  Responsible for the evaluation and analysis of all income statements, cash flow and balance sheet activity for the businesses serviced.Initiate and participate in the implementation of information systems within the businesses serviced.  Concentrating on the improvement of the quality, brevity, and timeliness of the information.Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of accounting systems and procedures within the businesses serviced.Ensure that controls are adequate for the businesses serviced.Assisting in the design, development and maintenance of various computer systems that impact the businesses serviced.
Capital and Project Coordination:
Serve as the Accounting Project Lead for major capital projects within the businesses.  This may include assisting with ACT and project setup, regular discussions regarding status versus budget, focusing on capital spending and depreciation forecasts/plan, the timely setup of completed assets, the resolution of any financial related issues, and directing support staff to assist with the process.Responsible for other capital asset activities, including asset transfers, asset disposals, and supporting the physical inventory of capital assets.
Associate Engagement:
Assist in the creation of a positive work environment, which is conducive to increased productivity and encourages, recognizes, and acknowledges individual efforts and personal development.Support and encourage active participation in the Group's service and improvement programs. Act as a leader with the goal of setting the standard of performance for new associates, training them and helping them grow in their careers.