Assistant Controller

Overview The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Assistant Director of Hospitality Accounting to join the only double Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. The Assistant Director of Hospitality Accounting is responsible for managing bank account and balance sheet reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and overseeing intercompany billing and reconciliations across multiple hotels and entities. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of all accounting activities while providing financial information, analysis, and support to the Director of Hospitality Accounting and the company's executive management team, as well as assisting with special projects as needed. Responsibilities Complete the reconciliations for bank accounts and assigned balance sheet reconciliations timely and accurately. Complete financial journal entries and statement preparation as assigned. Be able to complete special projects timely and accurately as assigned. Develop a working knowledge of accounting positions and functions and be able to perform these duties in the event of turnover, absence, or vacation at assigned properties. Support Director of Hospitality Accounting in ensuring hotel’s compliance with all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items. Assist as assigned to ensure that critical operational procedures are accomplished daily to include credit card reconciliation and transmission, daily deposits, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, records retention, and employee records. Continually focus on training and development programs for the accounting colleagues. Attend meetings/training as required by management. Some may be at various locations within the Houston / Galveston area. Perform other duties as requested by management. Qualifications Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity. A minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in hotel accounting or related field and a 4-year college degree in Accounting/Finance. Previous Luxury or Forbes experience preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while effectively supervising and developing accounting staff in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Proficiency with accounting systems; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required. Physical demands: Ability to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and prolonged extended periods of standing. What we offer you: Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs Paid Time Off 401K Opportunities for advancement Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Community volunteer opportunities Complimentary parking and colleague meal Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying. Tipped Position This position does not earn tips #J-18808-Ljbffr