Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Ledgestone Hospitality seeks an experienced Vice President of Finance and Accounting to oversee financial operations across its portfolio of properties, reporting to the CFO and President. The role demands hospitality accounting expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to precision and operational excellence.

Location

Gilbert, Arizona, onsite (in person)

Compensation

Salary: USD 90,000 per year

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain accounting records covering expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and the balance sheet.
• Reconcile checks and deposits and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage the general ledger and perform daily postings.
• Enter daily cost records and notify the supervisor of any variances.
• Reconcile all revenues collected from all properties on a daily basis.
• Prepare reports and summaries for the supervisor.
• Post accounting entries in the cash journal and maintain trial balances.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly.
• Prepare cash flow analysis.
• File paid and unpaid invoices and statements; file sales tax documents.
• Assist with quarterly reporting and yearly audit preparation.
• Complete month-end closing processes.
• Research variances between booked transactions and bank data and communicate results.
• Post journal entries and identify potential fraud indicators.
• Transfer funds between bank accounts as necessary; manage stop payments and NSF checks.
• Maintain statistical records and prepare periodic reports.
• Answer telephone inquiries, relay messages, and respond to inquiries.
• Print weekly accounts payable checks and prepare mailings of invoices.
• Maintain regular contact with owners to convey information and confirm transactions.
• Keep the work area clean, secure, and maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• Assist with the annual budget process.
• Apply knowledge of federal and state regulations.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of administrative and accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and high accuracy with figures.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Intaact.
• Hospitality experience of at least 2 years (Required).
• Ability to work without supervision and make appropriate decisions.
• Effective communication over the phone with clients and other departments.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Accurate processing of work and the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment.
• Capability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply logical reasoning to a wide range of practical problems.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Intaact
• Sage Intacct
• M3

Benefits

• 401(k)

Experience

Hospitality experience required: 2 years

Education and Knowledge

• Post secondary education in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years administrative and accounting experience.
• Analytical experience with accuracy in figures.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Intaact.

Qualifications

• Ability to work without supervision and make appropriate decisions.
• Effective phone communication with clients and other departments.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Process work with high accuracy.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Apply logical principles to a broad range of practical problems.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for brief periods of time and sit for extended periods.
• Stooping, kneeling, or crouching periodically.
• Clear verbal communication and audible comprehension to assist clients and co-workers.
• Lift up to 25 pounds periodically.
• Ability to read written documents and view information on a computer screen.

Application Questions

• Have you had multi-property hotel accounting experience?
• Do you have experience with Sage Intacct, M3 or other accounting systems?