Centralized Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Centralized Accounting Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, monthly reporting and reconciliations for a portfolio of MCR’s hotels. The position will also prepare monthly occupancy and sales taxes and perform other financial and analytical tasks as required.  The ideal candidate will need strong analytical, interpersonal and communications skills.  The position interfaces with all levels of the organization from senior leadership to on-site general managers.  In addition, this position will assist with the annual budget process and preparation of audit work papers.

Responsibilities

• Perform all month-end close duties for assigned properties including journal entries, bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations
• Review monthly general ledger accounts for accuracy
• Prepare monthly financials for hotel entity
• Monitor and enforce internal controls pertaining to assigned properties
• Reconcile intercompany balances between all portfolios and parent company
• Calculate and process various tax payment (including sales tax, occupancy tax, tourism tax) on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required
• Assist with new acquisitions, including set up of utilities, expense and revenue prorations, and transfer of contracts
• Support annual audits by completing required audit schedules and supplying supporting documentation
• Assist with special projects and provide support to other real estate-related activities, funds, and investments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• At least 3 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in accounting for commercial real estate or a multi-unit operator is preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred
• “Big Four” or audit experience preferred; CPA is a plus
• Desire and drive to develop into a finance and accounting leader within our organization

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