Controller - South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is seeking an experience Controller. This position will oversee the accounting strategy and manage the accounting function. A successful candidate will have an enthusiastic work ethic. This role will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from month end close to tax compliance. The ideal candidate must have full service resort experience.

Carter Hospitality is a family-owned LLC which operates a national portfolio of hotels, resorts, and wineries. Our California properties include Carter Estate Winery & Resort, and South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. These are located in the heart of the Temecula Valley’s exquisite wine country, surrounded by thousands of acres of rolling hillside vineyards.

ESENTIAL DUTIES: 

·         Manages all accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and purchasing.

·         Reviews, evaluates, and implements accounting systems, policies, and procedures.

·         Ensure all financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.

·         Prepares and presents financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reproes, budgets, and variances analysis.

·         Supervises monthly balancing of books and monthly account reviews; prepares and represents monthly financial statements.

·         Coordinates annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents.

·         Directs budget preparation, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification for proposed budgets.

·         Provides management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress.

·         Ensures compliance with statutory payroll and property tax reporting.

·         Monitors receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated.

·         Oversees account payable function including but not limited to compliance with expense reporting, capitalization policy, and purchase order procedures.

·         Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounting and finance managers; manages schedules and workflow.

·         Assist with company strategic planning and special projects as required.

·         Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization.

·         Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.

·         Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.

·         Ability to work with all levels of management.

·         Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manager priorities and workflow.

·         Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

·         Proven leadership and business acumen skills demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.

·         Integrity. Do the right thing, maintain transparency, and ensure your actions reflect our word.

·         Customer Focused. Dedicated to satisfying the needs of our internal and external customers.

·         Relationship Building. Committed to fostering lasting relationships based on mutual respect and care.

·         Teamwork. United in spirit, collaborates to overcome challenges and achieve goals.

·         Passion. Approach every project and task with enthusiasm and a commitment to success.

·         Self-Motivation. Take ownership by being proactive in identifying and solving problems.