Chief Accountant

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef, and an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, naturally, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do. 

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo in Jalisco, Mexico rests on 3,000 acres of a protected natural reserve on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Its 157 rooms boast exceptional panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, enveloped by the surrounding jungle and lush golf course. 

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is heartily committed to showcasing the very best of Mexican Art, Culture, and Nature. The local community and their warmth are a key component of our guest experience, and our Chief Accountant will imbue a passion for this destination and the Culture. 

The Chief Accountant will demonstrate the following key characteristics:

• Ability to communicate clearly and openly creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and team work.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of the Finance Department.
• Proven ability to effectively lead in a variety of situations.

• The Chief Accountant will direct the efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general cashiering in accordance with local and corporate policies and procedures.

• Collage education or equivalent experience
• Experience required by position is from one to three years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other Organization.
• Requires a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and/or NIIF
• Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Requires knowledge of the ability to operate computer equipment. Plus: If you have knowledge of systems such as Opera/Birchstreet/SUN/Micros
• Excellent English and Spanish (Preferred) language.

• →Perform with accuracy and timeliness all accounting and financial reporting, books and records. (30%)
• →Guide income auditor to ensure an effective internal control and safeguard the assets and resources of the hotel. (20%)
• →Ensure monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued banks, including the general cashier, and reporting any discrepancies to the Director of Finance. (10%)
• →Analyze and provide control over balance sheet and P&L accounts and assist in internal and external audits. (10%)
• →Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as outlined in Embark. (10%)
• →Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. (10%)
• →Accurately record and check all sales revenues and settlement transactions in a timely fashion. (10%)

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961. Its story is a tale of continual innovation, remarkable expansion, and a single-minded dedication to the highest standards. For nearly 50 years, Four Seasons has transformed the hospitality industry by combining friendliness and efficiency with the finest traditions of international hotel keeping. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have been ranked FORTUNE magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" EVERY YEAR since 1998 and named "Great Place to Work Legend", an honor currently held by only 12 companies in the world.

Currently operating 126 hotels and resorts, and 48 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride, and satisfaction in what we do.

Our nature reserve spans 1,214 hectares (3,000 acres) and features 10 kilometers (6 miles) of coastline, making it an incomparable setting for discovery and freedom. With a deep respect for the environment (only 2% of the reserve is developed), we serve as the guardians of this vast natural sanctuary and as your guides to it. Our activities have been personally curated to allow you to experience this utopia and define the Tamarindo experience. Here, time goes by more slowly, and each moment of exploration brings you closer to everything and everyone around you. 

At Four Seasons, we guide all of our actions by the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” Here, you will get to work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service, and a passion for service. As a luxury brand, your work will be also guided by very strict standards to ensure a high level of quality and service at all times. Expect to work hard but have fun and learn along the way, taking your career, experience, and skills to the next level. As an additional bonus, working with Four Seasons allows you to work for an international company and travel all over the world while staying at incredible properties for free!

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