Finance Controller

Overview:

The ideal candidate for this role will manage, supervise, monitor and review on all site accounting transactional activities including account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, research, billing, credit and collection, and the monitoring of operations systems and procedures and control features.

This role is instrumental in managing the daily operations of our Hotel’s Finance division.  This person must embody our Company’s unequivocal culture, which is dedicated to respect, gratitude and empowerment. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, our resort is your perfect match.

Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise Accounting management and transactional duties. Responsible for complete training of staff for job duties of the following categories: Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable Clerk, General Cashier, Income Audit and Paymaster. Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Director of Finance. Act as liaison for all corporate accounting requests. Ensure a smooth accounting processes according to internal/external audit guidelines across all accounting categories. Assist in attaining financial reporting goals. Partner with Credit Manager to ensure the timely billing of all direct bill accounts with complete backup and accurate invoices. Ensure maintenance of all daily filing of documents needed for research requests from guest and in-house users. Ensure all guest disputes and requests for clarification is resolved and/or responded to in a timely manner. Ensure an effective tracking system for all rebates/adjustments. Work closely with all departments to come up with solutions to Systems & Controls problems. Ensure daily balance of Income Audit to Daily Report. Complete all general ledger and bank reconciliation. Ensure a timely month-end close. Produce accurate financial statements. Ensure that daily cash management functions - dial up bank, check balances, reconcile accounts, fax transfers or funding requests are prepared properly. Prepare Balance Sheet analysis. Ensures all monthly tax returns are properly filed. Assists DOF with weekly labor analysis. Reviews monthly contract labor billing, ensuring all invoices are submitted for processing. Ensures all associate scheduled are complete and posted in all required systems. Assist in administering department payroll. Attend department meetings and other required trainings. Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Must have 4-5 years of accounting experience preferably in the hospitality industry. Previous experience as a Controller or Assistant Director of Finance in a hotel preferred. Must be flexible and able to work some weekends. College degree required, preferable in Accounting or Finance. The ability to sit and utilize telephone/computer for an entire shift. Office environment with occasional travel around property. Computer, copy/print/scan/fax machine, files Microsoft Office, UltiPro, Birchstreet, Delphi, Oracle, Kronos, Opera, OnTrack, YellowDog, Resort Suite, WinRetail.