Controller - Hospitality Experience Required

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Controller - Hospitality Experience Required The Controller is responsible for overseeing general accounting operations for our hospitality businesses. The Controller's responsibilities include reviewing daily and monthly reconciliations, preparing journal entries, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, participating in and preparing month-end close entries, and guiding the Budgeting and Forecasting activities of the property. They will engage directly with the property through weekly trips and participate in property leadership meetings. This role requires excellent analytical skills, a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and the attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise all employees involved in the accounting process, including inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and compliance. Prepare and review journal entries on a daily and monthly basis, ensuring accurate account balances and compliance with GAAP. Review and Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Review and Maintain the recording of fixed assets for all locations. Perform month-end duties in accordance with the closing schedule, including ensuring the monthly critiques are completed by the property as well as Quarterly Inventory Spot Checks Review P&L with property to include analyzing margins and variances to Budget and Last Year. Regularly review with the property the A/R balances and concerns of write-offs. Manage the Budgeting and Forecasting process with the property Perform KPI analysis regularly for the property and convey results for improved performance Understand internal control procedures and regulations. Attend weekly property EC meetings as well as weekly One On One’s with Property Leaders. Prepare quarterly schedules and external and internal audit requests. Evaluating, developing, and improving property controls, systems, and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

4 to 6 years of accounting or finance experience required. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, as well as internal control procedures and regulations Superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees. Knowledge of internal control procedures and regulations. Familiarity with laws and regulations that apply to accounting and compliance. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills. Knowledge of accounting software such as Oracle-based JD Edwards General Ledger System, Jonas Club Management, Molo, Dataplus, MICROS, Shopify, SHIFT 4, ALOHA, Opera, and ProfitSage a Plus

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

REASONING ABILITY

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage a team and outside vendors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job is primarily performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect inside and outside areas of the property location and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. The above job description describes the primary duties and qualifications for this position. The company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and other duties as necessary. The candidate for this position is an at-will employee and subject to termination with or without cause or notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gale Hotel Miami