What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller for Coastal Resort Destination position at Headlands Lodge, Inn at Kiwanda, Hart's Camp?
Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa, our oceanfront luxury property; The Inn at Cape Kiwanda, our hotel just steps away from the beach; and Hart’s Camp, our Airstream hotel and RV park - have an amazing opportunity for you to join our talented team of hospitality-focused professionals while enjoying the personal benefits of a casual beach lifestyle and all it has to offer.
OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul
The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us unique lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.
A day in the life...
As the Controller, you work hands-on to oversee Daily Income Audit, Cash Handling, Payroll, AP, and AR, and, in part, prepare and/or review journal entries, conduct inventories, and prepare and file taxes. You also assist the Director of Finance with any audits conducted by internal, external or government auditors as needed
The Controller will report directly to the Director of Finance.
Key Accountabilities:
- Prepare and review all journal vouchers, month-end reports, and reconciliations for four properties.
- Review preliminary financial statements with the Director of Finance.
- Participate in monthly financial reviews and assist the Director of Finance with the presentation of these reports.
- Manage and direct the accounting staff, of the hotel, including coaching and counseling associates to reflect Noble House service standards and procedures, interviewing, training, and evaluating staff performance.
- Manage and help oversee hotel accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management and timely and accurate reporting and analysis. This responsibility includes hotel financial reporting, budgeting, accounting, and cash management.
- Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories and related reconciliations, monthly closings, and P&L responsibility.
- Assist the Director of Finance with completing the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Participate in and respond to auditor requests to ensure total hotel compliance.
- Help prepare all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review, and analyze the variance of explanations involving the department staff in this process. Take the initiative to manage troubleshooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement.
- Assist the Director of Finance with special reporting and analysis projects.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A finance or Accounting degree.
- 5 years or more of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a hotel.
- Experience supervising accounting staff members.
- Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Must have excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated, cross-trained, and highly productive group of progressive accounting professionals.
We’ve got you covered…
Our team members are our most important asset, reflected in our benefits. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/EAP
- Supplemental benefits to select such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Pet Insurance
- 401K plan with matching
- Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time
- Onsite parking
- Complimentary shift meal
- Team Member/Family/Friend home and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)
- Career Growth Opportunities and Recognition Programs
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.
