Assistant Director of Finance - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Forge your legacy by joining the newest and highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria hotel, located at the epicenter of D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, as the Assistant Director of Finance! 

The iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC – reclaiming its position as one of Washington, D.C.’s preeminent addresses where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars, this is the new home for Washington, D.C.’s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences.   

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• In this role, you will report into the Director of Finance and oversee a team of 5 across finance and purchasing
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hotel finance experience at the Manager level or 1 year at the Assistant Director level and be proficient with uniform systems of accounting.  
• Luxury hotel experience and union hotel experience preferred.

 

Classification: Full-Time

Shift: Various – must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family

 

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Director of Finance, you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Support financial strategy execution: Assist in directing financial operations to ensure alignment with the hotel’s strategic goals, optimizing profitability and efficiency
• Manage financial planning and budgeting: Support the development of annual plans, projections, and budgets while maintaining spending controls and preparing annual depreciation schedules for furniture, equipment, building supplies, revisions, and alterations
• Provide financial insights: Assist in reviewing financial performance, reconciling accounts, and preparing recommendations for hotel leadership and ownership
• Direct financial operations: Oversee Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Night Audit functions, ensuring adherence to internal controls and financial policies
• Oversee financial reporting: Lead the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy in cash receipt coding and supporting internal audits for transparency and compliance
• Monitor and approve financial transactions: Review and authorize ledger reconciliations, tax filings, and payroll, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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