What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Ascent Hospitality?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Corporate accounting team
Oversee property level month-end closing processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers
Perform monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as directed by Corporate Office
Assist with analysis of budget-to-actual fluctuations to explain variances and ensure accuracy of financial results
Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budget process
Oversee month end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets
Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
Ensure cash and credit card deposits are processed and reconciled on a daily basis
Provide direction to night audit team to ensure compliance with Company and Brand night audit checklist
Audit all Rooms, F&B and ancillary revenue reports to verify accuracy of revenue reported
Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax
Process Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding, and submit to Corporate Office weekly
Assist General Manager in controlling expenses and maintaining department checkbooks
Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, accurate and timely billing, weekly review of aging and collection follow-up
Process bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately, including time edits, tip declarations and gratuity distributions
Ensure property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
Perform other analysis of financial data and trends or projects as required by General Manager or Corporate Office
Performs other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting required

Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level

Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows

Meet all deadlines as required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems

Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use arms, vision, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk and hear.

May be required to regularly lift and / or move objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

BA or BS degree in accounting or finance is preferred

Four years' experience in the hotel industry preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are expected.

Must be highly organized

Positive attitude and ability to work with and lead others

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