Financial Controller

• Manages the hotel’s day-to-day Accounting function
• assisting the Cluster Director of Finance in providing financial leadership
• preparation and analysis of financial reports and reconciliations
• internal and external reporting
• budgeting/forecasting
• audit and control
• asset and liability reconciliation
• working capital and cash control
• supports strategies to drive financial results, guest satisfaction, human capital index and market share
• manages day to day operation of Accounting
• assists in developing annual business plan, budgets, forecasts, financial reports, tax compliance, and profit and loss statements
• ensures appropriate controls are in place to manage business risks
• assists in hiring and development of accounting associates
• sustains work environment focusing on fair and equitable treatment
• meets report delivery deadlines
• verifies P&L accuracy
• communicates with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates
• demonstrates leadership
• achieves and exceeds performance goals
• develops specific goals and plans
• generates and provides accurate and timely results
• analyzes information and evaluates results
• informs and updates executives, peers, and subordinates
• verifies all taxes are current, collected and/or accrued
• processes information
• evaluates information for compliance
• updates and uses relevant knowledge
• communicates financial concepts
• advises Cluster Executive committee on financial issues
• provides analytical support
• assists in developing annual business plan, budgets and monthly forecasts
• identifies cost saving and productivity opportunities
• provides direction regarding accounting and budgeting policies
• orients hotel managers to accounting function
• produces accurate and timely financial reports
• provides meaning to financial results
• verifies P&L accuracy
• maintains strong accounting and operational control environment
• produces accurate forecasts
• reconciles balance sheet
• facilitates critique meetings
• celebrates successes
• leverages strong functional leadership
• establishes open collaborative relationships
• creates working environment for retention of top talent
• verifies cross-training
• conducts annual performance appraisals
• encourages open dialogue
• assigns clear accountability
• uses on the job training tools
• manages audit processes
• verifies disciplinary procedures
• generates and reviews financial reports
• verifies tax rates
• completes adhoc requests
• performs other duties as assigned

• Full/part-qualified accounting qualification or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University
• or three years related experience and/or training
• or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Hotel accounting experience is essential, operational experience is also preferred but not essential
• Hotel Operational Finance knowledge – previous Asst DOF or smaller hotel Director of Finance
• Numeracy - using mathematics to solve problems, calculations, presentations etc.
• Computer Skills – Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and preferably Opera, PeopleSoft, Micros
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data
• Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
• Analytical/Critical Thinking - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process
• recognize patterns and relationships in complex data
• examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions
• generate alternative solutions to problems
• evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies
• including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control (e.g., accounting and budgeting)

hotel operational experience