ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE NEW YORK We need an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to join ourFinance team and support the Director ofFinance in ensuring that all accounting processes and procedures are completedefficiently and accurately.
The role will be key to financial and operatingreporting and an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to addsignificant value to the business.
WHO ARE WE
Freehand is on a journey.Appropriate, given that we're a shared accommodation brand. Freehand swungthrough the US coolest cities on its way to dominating the world.
It burst ontothe scene in the Americas with the launch of our properties in the country’sbiggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of FreehandHotels.
Created for a new generation of urban travelers, Freehand combines thesocial culture of a hotel with innovative design by Roman and Williams, comfortand quality food and beverage at an affordable price.
No biggie. Fast Company namedus one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?
wantsa pretty awesome Assistant Director of Finance.
Our spaces are safe andseriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities welove. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some ofthe finite time the universe has given you - that's what Freehand offers.
Holdstrue for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always thebackdrop, every Freehand in every destination reflects the unique beat of thatcity's heart.
ABOUT FREEHAND NEW YORK
Located inManhattan’s Flatiron District, Freehand New York is housed in the former GeorgeWashington Hotel once home to many storied writers, musicians and creatives.
Designed by Roman and Williams and featuring custom-commissioned artwork byBard College students and alumni throughout, we’re revitalizing the artisticcommunity in a historic NY neighbourhood.
Conveniently situated in the FlatironDistrict, Freehand New York has a vibrancy that starts with the guests in therooms and public spaces and is complemented by the locals frequenting theGeorge Washington Bar and Broken Shaker rooftop Bar, enjoying the regularevents and activations.
It’s this energy that sets Freehand apart in the city,and it empowers the team working at the property just as much as it does theguests passing through.
NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB
- Support the Director of Finance inthe preparation and review of monthly management accounts and property reports
- Assist with the day to dayoperations credit control, revenue reports
- Take responsibility for theAccounts receivable function and purchase procedures
- Efficient processing of accountingtransactions
- Be responsible for the managementof electronic employee files along with other HR admin duties
- Support payroll processing on amonthly basis, ensuring accurate recording of staff hours, holiday leave, sickleave and any other allowances
- Support the Director of Finance onfinance projects as required
Naturally this is not intended as anexhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will formpart of this job description.
WHAT’SIN YOUR DNA
- Have an appropriate level ofexpertise ideally within the Hospitality industry
- Have qualifications orextensive experience in Accountancy / Finance
- Highly experienced inanalysis and requirement gathering, ideally having operated in an organisationthrough business change and transformation
- Established, with a proventrack record of introducing cost saving financial initiatives, new systems andprocesses
OUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Birthdayholiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
- FertilityTreatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for anemployee to undergo fertility treatment
- EmployeeBounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hirereferrals with no cap on number of referrals made
- Companycontribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees lookgood, feel good, work good
- IdeasAward - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employeewith most valuable suggestion / feedback
- 2 free nights’ accommodationacross any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
- Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (weoperate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday issorted)
- International career opportunitiesso you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
- Social events, celebrationscalendar & various employee recognition schemes we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
- Onlinelearning tools to help you develop, learn and grow
LOCAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- 9 holidays
- Medical + Dental + Vision (subsidisedcontributions)
- Life &Disability (employer paid)
- Paid sickleave (56 hours per calendar year)
- Paid vacation(80 hours per calendar year)
- Commuterbenefits
- Voluntaryproducts : Voluntary Life, Legal Shield / ID Shield, Pet Insurance, HospitalIndemnity, critical illness, Accident Insurance and FSA
SO YOU THINKTHIS MIGHT BE YOU?
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We look forward to hearing from you.
Employmentwill be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications withoutdiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protectedcharacteristic as established by law.
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