Description

The Controller is responsible for:

• Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel, safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Serves as a financial adviser to General Manager and Owners.

The Controller’s primary responsibilities will include:

• Monitors and approves all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel.

• Analyzes financial data of operations, in order to advise management and to assist in maintaining an efficient operation.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents a monthly report of operations.
• Prepares forecasts and budgets as required (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or on Corporate/Owner's requests).
• Oversees all contracts and legal agreements, and assists management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance and contracts.
• Hires, trains and supervises accounting department staff including coaching, counseling and discipline.
• Establishes and audits all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and personnel time records.

• Must have knowledge of departmental operations.
• Must have knowledge of computers and training techniques. 
• Must have knowledge of business law; federal, state and local taxes; as well as department of labor regulations.
• Must have knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, claims and liability.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions.

• Education –High school diploma required.
  • B.A. or B. S. degree in Accounting.

• Experience – Three to five years experience in related field preferred.