Assistant Director of Finance

JOB SUMMARY

This position contributes to Sanctuary success by assisting in directing the financial activities of the resort, safeguard assets, and prepare all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Serve as financial advisor to resort management and ownership ; witha focus on living the Sanctuary Commitments and our Promise of Care Enough to do it well, critical to the success of this position as a heart of the house community member.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note : the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive

• Support the Director of Finance in directing budget and cost controls, performing financial analysis and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate, manage and prepare monthly financial statement process.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare budget forms for ownership and assist DOF in the completion of budget packages.
• Directly supervise an Accounting staff and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable law.
• Learn ADP payroll system as backup to payroll manager, review bi-weekly payroll reports
• Prepare 401K and HSA data in conjunction with HR team for bi weekly payroll submission
• Effectively resolve staff workplace issues through problem resolution.
• Coach and counsel accounting staff when appropriate, providing continued staff development.
• Maintain accurate and up- to- date balance sheet reconciliations which will result in a successful year-end audit review from our outside auditors.
• Develop policy and procedure manuals for accounting department.
• File monthly Arizona Department of Revenue sales tax returns.
• Complete annual 8027 tax return.
• Take the initiative to make contributions to the department and resort while maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Maintain good safety habits and report unsafe or hazardous conditions to Security.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities asked by the Director of Finance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he / she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to listen effectively, to speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions
• Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and work smoothly in high stress work environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills and positive attitude is a must.
• Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time to perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of business law, federal, state and local taxes. Also, Department of Labor regulations.
• Must maintain highest ethical standards possessing integrity, honesty, care and fair mindedness
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a computer.
• Maintain a high level of work quality and quantity per resort standards.
• Promote excellent guest relations while living the Sanctuary Commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma / G.E.D. Equivalent

Four-year bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Business, Hospitality or related fields.

Related Work Experience

Four to six years of relevant experience preferred.

Required Knowledge

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Familiar with P.M.S. and P.O.S. operations. Knowledge of Opera, Micros 3700, Microsoft Exchange, and various Microsoft operating systems is highly recommended.