Southwest Florida Regional Controller

Job Summary

Performs and manages the accounting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll recording, tax filing, internal audit and financial reporting functions for all business units in the Southwest Florida Region.

Essential Functions

• Leading and developing SW Florida field accounting associates.
• Developing field accounting processes with Corporate Controller and CHM Accounting Team
• Maintaining the company’s Accounting Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Ensuring proper access to company shared network and accounting system for all users.
• Guiding and mentoring all area business unit managers in forecasting and budgeting.
• Creating detailed annual budgets for all area business units.
• Presenting weekly and monthly forecasts for all area business units.
• Managing the monthly Financial Close of all area business units.
• Analyzing monthly financial statements for accuracy and reasonableness for all area business units.
• Maintaining adequate financial and internal controls and procedures.
• Coordinating annual external audits for all area business units.
• Managing the completion of Internal Audits for all area business units.
• Managing the completion of accounts payable, payroll recording and tax filings.
• Performing all duties assigned by Corporate Controller
  
  

Physical Requirements

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

• Associate must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the work time
• Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands to access file cabinets
• Associate must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Associate must talk and hear
  
  

Travel

Local and regional travel is required resulting in overnight trips. This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Florida Driver’s license. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university.
• Previous experience as a Corporate Controller or Corporate Accounting Manager plus a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Hotel Controller or Hotel Accounting Manager.
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, preferably in a hotel/hospitality environment. Intermediate Excel Skill.
• Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with proven ability to recruit, train, supervise, lead, and motivate personnel.
• Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
  
  

Columbus Hospitality Management is a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE.

All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.