About this opportunity
Calamos Investments lists this Director of Finance opportunity in naperville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. Calamos offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area.
Summary of the Role
The Hospitality Director of Finance directs and supervises the activities of the hospitality accounting team, the month-end closing process, the annual budget process, monthly reforecasts, tax return preparation, and bank/general ledger account reconciliations. The candidate will be directly responsible for all aspects of hospitality accounting operations as detailed below.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and distribute monthly / annual financial statements and dashboards
Plan, direct and coordinate the accounting operations of Hotel Arista and the hospitality outlets at CityGate Centre
Supervise accounting team
Oversee Daily Revenue / Income Audit
Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis including the development and maintenance of reporting dashboards and related budget and forecast models
Oversee cash handling procedures and financial controls
Oversee check book accounting and related controls
Oversee monthly F&B physical inventories
Monthly Inventory Analysis
Prepare custom reports and analysis, respond quickly to questions or requests and attend / participate in meetings as a Business Team Member
Oversee the preparation and issuance of daily revenue and labor reports to hotel managers
Oversee the preparation of all reconciliations and work papers
Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual sales and use tax, F&B / Hotel Operators tax and Telecommunications tax returns
Safeguarding of company assets / ensure strong internal controls are always in place
Hold managers accountable to maintaining staffing in accordance with staffing guide so that labor is in line with revenue
Hold Managers accountable to achieving departmental expense budgets
Complete Departmental P&L / Operating Statement Reviews by the 20th of each month
Issue daily, weekly, and monthly trend reports and operating statement and dashboards to managers and ownership
Conduct periodic training in the departmental stand-up / pre-shift meetings
Performs related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
At least 5 years of hotel and accounting experience.
Solid background in the implementation of integration of financial systems and related policies and procedures (NetSuite, Power BI, Symphony, Opera, Delphi)
Exceptional technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organization, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and teamwork skills
Strong communications skills, both oral and written
Ability to motivate, direct and develop staff members
Must be proficient with Microsoft Access and Excel
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
naperville, IL, 60564, US
Who can apply
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