Description

Summary

About Seville NoMad

Seville NoMad is a premier lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant NoMad district. Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences, personalized service, and operational excellence, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to join our Finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a dynamic luxury hospitality environment while partnering closely with hotel leadership.

Position Summary

The Chief Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Director of Finance and serves as a key member of the Finance team, supporting the overall financial management and accounting operations of the hotel. This position is responsible for overseeing daily accounting activities, maintaining the integrity of financial records, managing month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, and can effectively balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with broader financial initiatives.

Reports To: Assistant Director of Finance

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing ownership and corporate financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies.

Accounts Payable Management

• Responsible for scanning, coding, and clearing invoice exceptions in BirchStreet AP
• Monitor BirchStreet AP approval queue to ensure timely invoice processing
• Receive PO's in BirchStreet
• Review vendor statements for accuracy
• Prepare Group Commission check requests
• Submit/reconcile balance sheet invoices for payment (parking, laundry, minibar, etc.)
• Oversight of hotel's AP/General Accounting mailbox
• Supplier Setup through Service Now
• Complete month end journals pertaining to open accounts payable items
• Ensure full compliance with vendor contract/insurance administration

Cash Handling

• Assume role as General Cashier for hotel, supporting all cash handling colleagues
• Collect daily deposits and prepare them for armored car pickup
• Request change from bank for main vault
• Full house bank count compliance on a monthly basis
• Issue house banks to new colleagues

Ad Hoc Tasks

• Answer office phones and assume ownership of guest requests
• Forward key Opera reports for approval to eliminate potential risk/fraud
• Oversight of Open Folios/Guest Ledger in Opera
• Daily Credit Card Batch Balancing
• Email Daily Report to Hotel Staff/Ownership
• Respond to Chargeback/Guest Dispute inquiries from the Shared Service Center
• Projects as assigned by Director of Finance/Assistant Director of Finance
• Representation in hotel gatherings/meetings

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting procedures, and company policies.
• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve accounting processes.
• Safeguard hotel assets through effective financial oversight and compliance practices.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with department heads to provide financial guidance and operational support.
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives

Why Join Seville NoMad?

At Seville NoMad, we believe our colleagues are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that values teamwork, innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

Benefits Include

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development opportunities
• Hyatt colleague travel and hotel discount programs

Salary Range:

$90,000- $95,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Seville NoMad and Hyatt are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our teams and enrich the experiences we create for our guests.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of hotel or hospitality accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in luxury, lifestyle, or upscale hotel environments.
• Experience with hotel accounting and property management systems, including BirchStreet AP, Opera Cloud, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, or independent luxury hotel experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen
• Accounting Expertise
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Business Partnership
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Communication & Collaboration
• Integrity & Confidentiality