What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Choice Hotels?
Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit
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The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.
Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.
To manage the accounting operations of the hotel in a manner to maximize efficiency while supporting department accounting needs and maintaining accounting standards to keep the department accountable.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advises Hotel leadership on budget and accounting questions based on financial analysis.
- Approves purchases in compliance with hotel policy and budgetary guidelines.
- Provides periodic reports to management of income, collection activity, invoices, room rates, etc.
- Ensures hotel is in compliance with tax regulations, reports to management tax changes.
Oversees hotel cash flow.
- Processes invoice payment, reporting, coding
- Schedules, supervises, and participates in audits of hotel accounting, including employee bank amounts and end-of-shift reports.
- Oversees and develops practices for cash handling.
- Works with all areas of accounting including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Cashiers
Maintains records of tax reports, insurance policies, expenses, payroll, and hotel contracts Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement.
- Recruits and selects qualified candidates.
- Provides employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities.
- Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback.
- Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential.
- Drives employee engagement through the creation and implementation of departmental action plans.
Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations. Provides employees with the training and resources they need to maximize employee engagement and deliver Yes, I Can! service and teamwork.
- Communicates and reinforces the vision for Yes, I Can! service to employees.
- Ensures that employees provide Yes, I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis.
- Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
- Seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking customer feedback and reviewing management reports and developing strategies to improve department and hotel services
- Provides employees with the tools, training and environment they need to deliver Yes I Can! service and teamwork
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- Five years accounting experience, including two to three years in hospitality setting
- Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork
- Experience with accounting software
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sitting for extended period of time
- No heavy lifting expected, exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally may be required
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment
Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.
Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.
