Overview:

.Hilton Glendale is searching for a dynamic Controller. Bring your financial acumen, forecasting skills, and collaborative nature to this great opportunity to join the Hilton Glendale Team.

The Controller is the department head of the hotel’s Accounting Department and will partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage all aspects of property-level accounting and reporting functions while proactively managing and working with hotel leadership to execute on forecast and budget goals with emphasis on expense management, as well as internal controls, policies and procedures

Duties:

Position Summary:

• Serve as partner to hotel management in providing and explaining Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting.
• Assist and advise department heads with the interpretation and analysis of financial data.
• Direct and administer all financial operations of the hotel to include, but not limited to, asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, accounting team management, and meeting participation and facilitation.
• Monitor and approve purchases (Birchstreet), and expenses of the hotel, ensuring communication of variances to approved forecasts and budgets and assist in managing expenses.
• Facilitate approval of invoices for payment.
• Support the Monthly Forecast and Annual Budget processes by providing requested information to the corporate team.
• Oversee and participate in preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including P&L and Balance Sheet. Preliminary review with hotel GM, EC and Department Heads prior to month-end closing deadlines.
• Support monthly reporting by providing commentary to regional DOF, as requested. This may include information for month-end reporting, ownership reporting, forecasts, budgets, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of Management Agreement, including related fee implications, performance tests and other key terms in the agreement.
• Support the Capital Budget tracking process by coordinating the regional DOF on approval of PO’s and payments, and ensuring execution of sealed bids for capital projects, per policy.
• Review and ensure accuracy of Balance Sheet accounts and reconciliations.
• Execution of Payroll controls, including approval of payroll registers, Master Payroll Change reports and other required internal controls.
• Contract Management – Ensure new service agreements/contracts are properly tracked and executed, as well as tracking certificates of insurance.
• Hire and supervise the Hotel Accounting staff ensuring proper work environment, annual performance reviews, coaching/counseling to ensure work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Facilitate external and internal audits, coordinating with auditors and regional DOF.
• Oversee and implement internal controls for hotel as required by HGL policies and procedures.
• Support and foster an environment receptive of change in response to corporate initiatives and special projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations on property and follow the correct procedures when required.

Requirements:

Hotel accounting experience required.

College Degree Preferred

2-3 years experience in accounting principles.

Microsoft office with an emphasis in Excel, ONQ, PO System (Burchstreet), Agelysis knowledge a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• GAAP: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Glendale, CA 91202 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Glendale, CA 91202: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person