Finance Leader in Development (LID)

Serving as a cornerstone of northern Atlanta's newest mixed-used community, the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta is the official hotel of the Atlanta Braves and located within steps of SunTrust Park as well as premier office space, the Coca-Cola Roxy music venue and a variety of shopping and dining.

Our luxury hotel features 16 floors with 264 rooms including 28 suites, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate business travelers, families on vacation and everyone in-between. Redefining "live, work, play," we are a proud "play, work, stay" destination and seek to provide an unforgettable experience enhanced by our hotel's elevated pool deck in addition to our Lobby Bar and hotel restaurant.

If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!

The Leader-in-Development (LID) program is a 12-18 month program designed to develop graduates into successful managers in the division they wish to pursue. The Finance LID will spend 40 hours each week as an accounting generalist and 7.5 hours completing commitments throughout the training property. Upon completion of the LID program, the Finance LID will move into an Accounting managerial role at another Omni property.

Commitments are projects that will allow LIDs to learn about general hotel operations, as well as the details and functions of their division. Each commitment will provide resources and evaluation criteria.

Meet monthly with the Division Head and Director of Human Resources to review progress and submit a monthly feedback report to the corporate office.
• Complete all hotel-wide LID learning commitments, including:
  • Serving as a Front Desk Agent to gain guest-facing experience.
  • Assisting in Shipping and Receiving to understand back-of-house operations.
  • Participating in New Hire Orientation and presenting the Omni Culture.
  • Observing and understanding the roles and responsibilities of other departments.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of hotel finance functions, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, general cashier operations, income audit, month-end journal entries, and balance sheet accounts.
• Work closely with the Credit Manager to complete all types of Accounts Receivable billing, such as social and business catering, large group, and attrition accounts.
• Meet with Division Heads and Department Managers to gain an understanding of hotel operations across key areas including Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Sales & Marketing.
• Develop familiarity with Medallia (guest satisfaction survey) results and trends, identifying guest-related issues and collaborating on financial solutions or service recovery when applicable.
• Support hotel leadership and finance teams with special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Job Requirements:

The candidate must be a highly motivated individual with great communications skills and a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college. Previous accounting experience a plus. Upon completion of the program the candidate must be open to relocate to one of our Omni properties.

• Previous hotel experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Required from and accredited college
• Prior receivables and/or accounting experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Outlook and other general computer skills
• Must be able to communicate with internal and external guests
• Must be able to work Monday- Friday with the occasional weekend
• Passion for the hospitality industry
• Previous hotel/restaurant experience
• Ability to work 47.5 hours each week
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to multitask
• Must be a self-starter and good follow-up skills
• Must be willign to relocate upon completion of the program

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.