Wurzak Hotel Group is seeking a highly skilled & motivated Complex Controller to oversee all accounting functions to ensure the financial health and integrity of our gorgeous properties, Hilton & Homewood Suites City Ave Philadelphia. With 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a combined 329 guest rooms, this multi property opportunity is tremendous for the right Complex Controller candidate. 

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

If you are seeking a workplace where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your career aspirations are supported, Wurzak Hotel Group is the place for you. Learn more below and become part of a team that is shaping the future of hospitality!

Our Employer Brand:We Are Wurzak: Our goal is to instill a sense of pride and inclusion in our team members. At its core, the phrase instills a sense of community and connection to one organization, geographically dispersed. It emphasizes the positive and sizable impact each of our team members have on our properties and our company at scale.

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Our Perks:

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Culture of Excellence
• Paid Time Off
• Hotel Discounts
• Complimentary parking & cafe
• 401K Generous Match
• Career Development
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition
• Quarterly & Annual Awards
• Inclusive work environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance

Position Summary:The Complex Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of two hotel locations within our complex. This role involves managing accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance to ensure the financial health and integrity of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review the financial statements for complex hotel properties and related entities for corporate consolidation and reporting within the time frame supplied in the corporate closing schedule. 
• Improve all hotels financial performance by reviewing and monitoring daily, weekly, monthly and annual results, utilizing myDigitaloffice, and providing feedback to the appropriate leadership Teams, and suggesting adjustments when appropriate.
• Reviewing, implementing new purchasing opportunities and processes across all properties, to increase productivity, efficiency; reduce costs.
• Develop Paychex labor analysis and productivity reports to reduce payroll and other costs
• Oversight of the review, approval and processing of payroll including full knowledge of union agreements.
• Verify and file monthly sales, occupancy and other taxes, medical benefits and insurance for hotel properties.
• Understanding and compliance with all corporate and hotel contractual documents for all complex hotels.
• Make sure that all statutory and fiscal reporting requirements are satisfied, which includes any governmental requirements for permits and licenses. Work with the accounting team to streamline processes and manage deadline.
• Review and approval of monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations with full support for all reconciling items and journal entries recorded in the subsequent accounting period.
• Perform credit card reconciliation on daily basis and timely cash/bank deposits.Supervision of staff accountants at all complex hotels. Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to the Team.Coordinate monthly credit meetings.
• Oversight of the review, approval and processing of disbursements.Preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets and monthly variance analysis for complex hotel properties.Support operational departments and ensure accounting policies and procedures are adhered to, including the use and implementation of systems/software applications.
• Assist in onboarding new Hotels into Wurzak’s portfolio.
• Assistance in the establishment, documentation and maintenance of Standard Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our finance and accounting operations.
• Preparation of any special reports, statements, etc., as requested.
• Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' Degree in Accounting or Finance required, with a minimum of ten (10) years of prior accounting experience.
• Must have hotel operations knowledge, previous experience in a centralized environment, handling multiple properties, is preferred.CPA is preferred.
• General accounting system knowledge is necessary and knowledge with any of the following systems is a plus: Opera, OnQ, M3 Accounting System, Aloha POS, Paychex.
• Must be proficient in Excel and Outlook.

About Wurzak Hotel Group:At Wurzak Hotel Group we take pride in being recognized as an Employer of Choice in the Hospitality Industry. Our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and innovative workplace sets us apart, making us a destination for top talent seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career.WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation, tight focus on the operational details and uncompromised guest satisfaction. Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region’s top hospitality companies.

WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all our team members can thrive. We have a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination on the basis of someone’s race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

How to Apply:Excited to take on the challenge of Complex Controller? Your potential is our passion, Let’s unlock the possibilities! Interested candidates should apply and submit a resume highlighting relevant experience.