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Hotel Finance Specialist (Hybrid): SC Johnson College of Business

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Our College:

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw--within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

Our Team:

The Budget and Finance Team within the SC Johnson College of Business supports strategic and transactional financial operations across our three schools, our central college unit, the Statler Hotel, and across our two campuses in Ithaca and NYC. This team consists of individuals who take a progressive approach to financial planning and reporting, utilizing data-driven techniques and tools to support our College's mission and enhance our organizational effectiveness.

This Position:

Under the direction of the Hotel Controller, the incumbent in this position serves as the Finance Specialist for The Statler Hotel. This position is heavily involved in the hotel's monthly financial close and works independently to prepare complex journal entries related to cost of goods sold, payroll, prepayments, accruals and capital in the local hotel financial system and KFS. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining financial reports, performing account reconciliations, and assisting the Hotel Controller with the preliminary review of financial results. This position will also review account reconciliations, track and summarize capital expenditures, coordinate the monthly labor forecast process, review forecast input for reasonableness and report actual results compared to forecast. Will assist the Hotel Controller with the annual hotel budget and reforecast process and maintains the hotel's chart of accounts.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with two to three years working experience in a business office environment and knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Ability to perform data analysis and general ledger reconciliation.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills required, including the ability to accurately balance multiple priorities established by the Hotel Controller.
• Must be able to work under pressure, demonstrate initiative and ownership of tasks assigned. Have accuracy, attention to detail, troubleshooting and investigative skills required. Good judgment and confidentiality with sensitive financial data.
• Adherence to BSC and organization's protocol, supervisor review and approval procedures. Priority to uphold the ethical and code of conduct standards of Cornell University, the SC Johnson College of Business and the BSC.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Maintains adequate and appropriate documentation of work and data sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with two to three years of experience.
• Work experience in the hospitality industry would be helpful. Knowledgeable about the University's Kuali Financial Systems (KFS), Longview and dashboards.
• Experience working with SunSystems, Opera front office and Micros point of sale systems.

Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:

This position is a full-time position based in Ithaca, NY, and is eligible for Endowed benefits. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position. If interested in applying please include a cover letter with your application.

Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Cornell's key benefits include:

• Health Care - Several plan options for a medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions with flexible work options - This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement Plans - Employees are eligible for the 403(b) College and University Retirement Plan
• Education - Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York's 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children's Tuition Scholarship.

University Job Title:

Finance Specialist II

Job Family:

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$60,470.00 - $70,276.00

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Theresa Lynch

Number of Openings:

1

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

Union Positions

Current Employees:

Online Submission Guidelines:

Employment Assistance:

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

Notice to Applicants:

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

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