Area Hotel Controller | San Francisco, CA | Modus by PM Hotel Group

We’re looking for an analytical and detail-oriented area controller to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing, directing, and administering all financial operations of multiple hotels. You will support our continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. As a member of the Executive Committee, we need a highly professional individual who can lead and manage the hotel’s financial activities with the utmost integrity. This is an mostly on-site position located in San Francisco, CA. This is an exempt position that reports to the Vice President | Finance. The salary range for this position is $125,000-$150,000.

Axiom Hotel

Located in Union Square, within steps of the SoMa District in Downtown San Francisco, Axiom Hotel blends a sense of history with the modern touches of a digital age. Our pet-friendly boutique hotel rooms welcome those who desire a digital lifestyle delivered through seamless technology and elevated guest service. We are located in a classic century-old San Francisco building refreshed with electric modern touches. You arrive and depart with the knowledge that you have truly experienced the “Center of Next.”

What You'll Do

•  Maintain professional discretion and confidentiality, never discussing Accounting or Departmental Human Resources matters without prior knowledge of the General Manager. 
• Directly manage accounting staff including, but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, supporting, disciplining and terminating employees directly accountable to this position.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures for all hotel Accounting, Payroll and Night Audit functions.
• Control cash flow generated by Accounts Payable and Receivable, including authorization payments, and ensuring the timely collection of all bills due.
• Review transmittals and journal entries to ensure accuracy and proper authorization.
• Review and update Accounting related control procedures in all departments, and report to the Managing Director any procedure snot being adhered to.
• Train staff on all SOPs and ensure there is understanding and compliance.
• Review and approve all documentation of Accounting procedures, including credit card reports; dailies; responses to credit card inquiries; chargeback; journal entries and preliminary financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and efficient completion of month-end closing procedures, including preparing month-end journal entries; and generating reports and commentary.
• Prepare monthly Flash Reports for the Corporate Office.
• Support the General Manager in the development of annual departmental budgets, including the annual budget for the Accounting Department.
• Continuously monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure meeting operational standards while maintaining annual budget.
• Follow all specifications to perform routine month-end accounting procedures, including scheduling and assisting with inventories; preparing journal entries; generating reports for corporate, and reconciling accounts to the General Ledger.
• Ensure compliance with specified cash handling procedures.
• Complete special projects, as requested by management or other department heads, meeting all pre-determined goals for quality and completion.
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• Focus on safety and the following of safe work practices by yourself and those under your direction. Including compliance with company safety standards, and state and local regulations that pertain to your department.
• Ensure departmental safety training for all new Accounting, Payroll and Night Audit employees, before they begin to work.
• Conduct regular departmental operations meetings, including monthly safety meetings.
• Implement and maintain backup and emergency procedures to always ensure integrity of programs and data.
• Source and recommend training initiatives for hotel staff.
• Influence and collaborate with hotel operations and shared services teams (sales, marketing, revenue management, people & culture), taking ownership for desired results through partnership.
• Champion our values, vision, and culture.

What You Bring To The Table

• 5 years’ experience in hotel accounting or related field, including at least one year experience in supervisory position.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA certification a plus).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and property management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team-first mindset – a desire to collaborate and share information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Human Resources experience is a plus.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive compensation package and incentive plan. 
• Generous health, dental and vision insurance, plus 401K.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training plan to set you up for success.
• Coaching, feedback, and mentorship to develop yourself and your team.
• Personalized development plan to fit your individual role and career goals.
• Leadership courses to improve your personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities – when you grow, we grow!
• Employee discount for stays at hotels within our growing hotel portfolio
  

Non-Negotiables (Our Core Values)

• SERVE OTHERS.
• LIVE 360.
• BUILD A POSITIVE TEAM.
• COMMUNICATE.
  
• BE WILDLY PASSIONATE.
• TAKE OWNERSHIP.
• LEARN INNOVATE.
• EMBRACE CHANGE.

As part of an organizational culture that embraces change and progress, this job description does not seek to limit the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Rather, it acts as a springboard for future career and personal development within the property team and entire Modus Hotels’ community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively respect the right of any qualified individual who performs to Modus standards to work. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic not related to performance, ability or attitude protected by state or federal law, is disrespectful, bad business and won’t be tolerated. It’s also illegal.

Modus by PM Hotel Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

While this is a salaried position, be prepared to accommodate varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required. This position will require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments. The position may require moving greater than 50% of the time.

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000