Description

The Controller is responsible for the oversight of the hotel's general ledger operations and supports the hotel Director of Finance. Additionally, this person will be responsible for efficiently running the Accounting department in line with Noble House standards while meeting guest and owner expectations.

Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and review all journal vouchers, month-end reports and reconciliations

• Review preliminary financial statements with DOF

• Participate in monthly financial reviews and assist DOF with the presentation of these reports

• Assist DOF with supervising Accounting staff, Purchasing and Information Technology functions of the hotel including coaching and counseling team members to reflect Noble House service standards and procedures, interviewing, training and evaluating performance of staff.

• Manage and help oversee hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management

• Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings and full P&L responsibility.

• Assist with managing and ensuring SOX compliance

• Assist DOF with completing the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Participate in and respond to auditor requests to ensure total hotel compliance.

• Help prepare all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department staff in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement

• Assist DOF with special reporting and analysis projects

Requirements

• Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred

• 4 years or more of progressive Accounting experience, preferably in a hotel

• Experience supervising Accounting staff members

• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

• Must have excellent organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills