Controller

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Corporate accounting team
• Oversee property level month-end closing processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
• Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers
• Perform monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as directed by Corporate Office
• Assist with analysis of budget-to-actual fluctuations to explain variances and ensure accuracy of financial results
• Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budget process
• Oversee month end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets
• Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
• Ensure cash and credit card deposits are processed and reconciled on a daily basis
• Provide direction to night audit team to ensure compliance with Company and Brand night audit checklist
• Audit all Rooms, F&B and ancillary revenue reports to verify accuracy of revenue reported
• Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax
• Process Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding, and submit to Corporate Office weekly
• Assist General Manager in controlling expenses and maintaining department checkbooks
• Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, accurate and timely billing, weekly review of aging and collection follow-up
• Process bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately, including time edits, tip declarations and gratuity distributions
• Ensure property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
• Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
• Perform other analysis of financial data and trends or projects as required by General Manager or Corporate Office
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting required
• Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level
• Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows
• Meet all deadlines as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems
• Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use arms, vision, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk and hear.
• May be required to regularly lift and / or move objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance is preferred
• Four years' experience in the hotel industry preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are expected.
• Must be highly organized
• Positive attitude and ability to work with and lead others
30+ days ago