POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Assistant Director of Finance

FUNCTION: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Accounting

JOB TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Avalon, CA

About the Company:

Catalina Island Company, the resort operator on Catalina Island, is located 22 miles off the coast of southern California and offers an abundance of amenities including Descanso Beach Club and Canyon, Island Spa Catalina, Pavilion Hotel, Avalon Grille, state-of-the-art beachfront conference and meeting space Catherine’s Terrace, as well as Banning House Lodge & Villas, Harbor Reef Restaurant and Harbor Sands in Two Harbors. The Catalina Island Company boasts more than 25 activities and tours designed to introduce visitors to the island’s natural beauty and rich history including the Zip Line Eco Tour, East End Adventure, Undersea Expedition and many more.

We are committed to encouraging and developing our team in a world class environment and are continuously developing the products and services we offer to increase the standards on Catalina Island – “California’s Island Escape”.

The Role:

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Accounting with month-end close duties and financial reporting and analysis. Support the SVP of Hospitality and his onsite team with monthly financial reviews and analyses as well.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare reconciliations, roll forwards, etc.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Review business unit operational results with hospitality management. Interpret and communicate financial results within the standard corporate financial reporting package.
• Identify and assist in streamlining processes and procedures as it relates to hospitality accounting, working with income audit team, etc.
• Work with onsite accounting team on implementation of new property management system and tours and activities systems.
• Record fixed asset and capital projects into FAS software. Roll forward fixed assets and accumulated depreciation monthly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess attention to detail, positive attitude, oral and written communication skills and solid decision-making skills
• Must have a strong passion for exemplary customer service both internal and external.

Education/Experience:

• 
  Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 4 years working in an accounting department
• Experience working in an office environment a plus.
• Experience in fast-paced administrative environment in a hospitality setting preferred

Language Skills:

Ability to present yourself in a clear and articulate manner, read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

The Benefits:

We offer a highly competitive salary with health, dental life, 401K Match, vacation and sick benefits for all Full Time regular positions. Both Full Time and Part Time positions receive discounts in F&B outlets in the company and discounted hotel rooms and activity tours.

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Catalina Island Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Catalina Island Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Catalina Island Company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Catalina Island Company is a drug-free workplace. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process you may contact us at jobs@scico.com and inform us of your request and your contact information.

At-Will Employment:

Employment will be on a, ‘at-will’ basis, meaning that the employment relationship may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by either the employee or Catalina Island Company.

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