Controller - Laidback Luxury in La Jolla

Description

THE JOB:

The Controller is responsible for managing the Finance Department's team members to ensure accuracy of financial data gathered and recorded. Safeguards the assets and prepares all financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Responsible for activities related to budget, forecast, profit and loss reporting, and balancing ledgers for operating and balance sheet accounts. Responsible for overseeing and assisting with the income audit, cashiering, accounts payable processing, collections, tax compliance, payroll and month end processing. Analyzes data and maintains property's accounts.

Assists department heads with the interpretation of financial data and recommends courses of action to maximize profitability. Provides timely and accurate responses to requests for information from internal and external offices Resolves billing-related customer complaints and anticipates potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and team member performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector, who thrives on creating experiences and problem solving. This role as the Controller requires skills such as patience, empathy, and a desire to provide excellent service for our guests.

OUR CULTURE:

Be part of our award-winning team named TOP Workplace in San Diego 2022-2024 and TOP Workplace USA 2023-2025 by our Team Members. Estancia La Jolla is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the Americas. To provide our guests with exceptional service and the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values. The people who best fit Estancia La Jolla are sharp, hardworking team players. We are looking for candidates with experience in having fun!   

The OFFER:

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Nobel House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Five or more years of related and progressively responsible experience with two years supervisory/management experience in a similar setting. Strong knowledge of IT and Purchasing desired. Possess strong of knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to oversee all aspects of the accounting area including AR, AP, Credit & Collection, Payroll and General Ledger. Requires ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction. Ability and experience in successfully leading and coordinating staff in a high volume, time sensitive environment. Must have excellent customer service/communication skills to work with guests of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds for the purpose of resolving problems/complaints and providing a high level of guest satisfaction. Contacts and work materials sometimes contain confidential/sensitive information so requires ability to use discretion. Requires ability to use computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. Requires ability to oversee ERP system including working with internal and external software support as necessary. Requires advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ability to learn and use telephone and computer systems used at the property.

Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience within a hotel/resort environment

At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply!

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

EEO Statement

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not

discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000