Controller

SUMMARY : The Controller is responsible for the leadership and management functions of the Accounting / Finance department. The key focus of this position includes direct responsibility for the timely and accurate reporting to the General Manager, the Managing Partner, Finance and the balance of the Corporate Headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Insure maintenance of accounting standards in accordance with the established policies and procedures (see IHP's Finance Division SOPs) and USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)
• Assist in implementing and maintaining and following appropriate financial controls to maximize profits or minimize losses by retaining revenues, reducing expenses, and safeguarding the owner's assets
• Ensure that the fiscal impact of all business decisions is properly addressed by participating in pricing strategy meetings, capital expenditure planning and any procedural meetings affecting revenues or expenses
• Directing and coordinating the activities of all assigned personnel and departmental responsibilities, including :

o Payroll

o Accounts Receivable

o Accounts Payable

o Month End Closing

o Income Audit

o Inventories

o Monthly Sales Tax Payments

Other Requirements :

Education & Experience :

Qualification Requirements :

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. All employees must pass background checks.

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

Ability to read and write English, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to write, with proper grammar, business correspondence and reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, hotel staff, the corporate office, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Excellent mathematical skills. Ability to complete and analyze financial and accounting documents in a timely manner.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to constructively deal with problem solving. Proven history of using good judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands here are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or hold objects, use a writing instrument and telephone; and speak and listen by telephone and in person. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk on a regular basis. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and smell if conditions are unsanitary.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions

Ability to accept full responsibility for managing an activity

The noise level in the work environment is typically low

This position is required to work in the office of the hotel

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.