Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting in the Corporate Accounting department of Finance. Corporate Accounting is the team that is responsible for a timely and accurate financial close and assisting with the preparation of financial reporting. We do this by continually strengthening our processes and analytical reviews and developing our business insights and knowledge to mitigate risk and mistakes. As a key member of Corporate Accounting, you will mentor your team and be responsible for key areas of the accounting close, reviews and analysis. You will be a key member of our finance transformation and ERP implementation project to develop a world-class accounting organization.

Are you highly motivated, communicative, and an analytical thinker? We invite you to apply today to learn and grow with our dynamic team as Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

Mentor and lead your team of 3 accountants.

Assist in corporate accounting activities and functions, including domestic accounting close, analysis and reconciliations, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.

Review financial data, cash flow schedules and footnotes to support internal reporting and external reporting for the quarterly 10Q’s and 10K’s.

You ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and internal policies, including updating and adherence to critical controls and participation in testing by internal and external audit staff.

Your team is responsible for stock-based compensation accounting, equity, and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, recording and analyzing billing, accounts receivable, and debt, to name a few.

Play a key role in upgrading our technology and processes, including our finance transformation and ERP implementation project, while supporting and training our people.
 

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

You are self-motivated and inquisitive with a drive to continually improve communication, processes and systems.

As an excellent communicator and an ambassador for finance with your business contacts, you forge relationships. You develop relationships and collaborate across the Finance organization, including the Billing, Development Support, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Openings, Corporate Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, Human Resources, Business Operations, and other departments to facilitate the proper recording of accounting transactions.

As a leader, you are responsible for inspiring your team, listening and mentoring, knowing that you positively impact your team’s careers and goals.

You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience and are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active license (or you are a candidate).

You have at least 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience (with 6 years of supervisory experience) in a combination of public accounting or accounting roles.

Hospitality industry experience is a plus but not required.

You are familiar with any general ledger software system and are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Academically you are knowledgeable, but you also have hands on experience with operational accounting and U.S. GAAP. Your financial reporting and/or accounting policy experience is a plus.

You consistently demonstrate strong integrity and ethical decision-making.

You have performed financial statements audits or worked for a public company subject to financial statement audits and SOX audits.

You not only have attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize, but you also efficiently meet internal and external deadlines and have operated in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

It is not required, but your experience with system implementations, data analysis, and improvement projects is a huge plus.

Experience with stock-based compensation and equity accounting is not required but would be a plus.

You are willing to be flexible, open to new ideas, friendly, communicative, and willing to learn and teach.
 

Your Team

This is a leadership role of 3 accountants. You will report to the Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting. You will have 1 peer Senior Manager in a 9 person Domestic Corporate Accounting team and collaborate with cross functional finance and business departments.

Your Work Location

As our Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting you will be based in our brand new, beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located directly across from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.

Right now, our associates in our corporate headquarters are working in a hybrid environment, up to 2 days per week in the office and virtually from your home office the remaining days. We provide flexibility and encourage ongoing communication with your leadership to establish expectations about your unique needs.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $121,393 to $153,600 annually.

Pay ranges listed are for this position and are what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance

Financial benefits for retirement and health savings

Employee recognition programs

Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With over 7,500 hotels, representing over 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of December 31, 2023, the Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, we keep Choice hotels thriving by serving as a champion for our franchisees and providing cutting-edge technology

 This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***

 

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.