What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Inns of Monterey?
SUMMARY The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to brand and regulatory standards. This role assists in managing accounting functions, financial analysis, budgeting, and audits, while providing leadership to the accounting team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists Controller with month-end closing and preparation of internal monthly financial statements.
- Oversee daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Reconciles and prepares analysis of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Posts and maintains monthly log of all general journal entries.
- Reconciles bank accounts, posts electronic debits/credits, bank transfers and treasury operations.
- Monitors and facilitates draw requests and funding of Capital Projects.
- Assist Controller in developing detailed financial, statistical, budgetary, and analytical studies and reports.
- Maintain complex Excel models focused on monthly results, short- and long-term planning, and project analysis.
- Assist Controller in responding to inquiries from department managers, employees, government agencies, contractors, and the public regarding financial matters.
- Collect and compile statistical data and other information for special management reports.
- Prepare data for annual independent audits.
- Assist in preparation of annual budget and serves as budget analyst and liaison for various departments.
- Supervise and train accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
- Support audits (internal and external) and ensure timely resolution of findings.
- Investigates, interprets, analyzes, and prepares confidential and routine correspondence and reports on specific projects.
- Provide financial insights to department heads for cost control and efficiency.
- Support safe work habits and contribute to a safe working environment at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge resort/hotel service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
- Excellent communication, verbal, written, customer service and organizational skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with employees and guests.
- Ability to multi-task, manage interruptions, establish work priorities, handle stress, and effectively function in a fast-paced environment
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, MBA preferred.
- Five years of financial planning and analysis experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience, Hotel/hospitality experience preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, comprehend and provide instructions in English, both written and verbal.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, Excel and Internet applications.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
- Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000