Controller

Job Purpose

The Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel is seeking a dedicated Controller. The purpose of the Controller is to oversee and manage the accounting function of the hotel ensuring a high level of performance and accuracy. Maintain the integrity of all accounting procedures, records, and reports; set policies/procedures for asset management, cash flow, cash management and all other accounting related issues.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the activities of the Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits and annual budgets.
• Oversee the activities of the Accounts Receivable/Payable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all Accounts receivable aging components including billing, cash receipts application, etc.
• Direct responsibility for preparing and maintaining the property budget.
• Prepares work schedules in accordance with forecasted occupancy.
• Interviews, hires, orients and trains new associates.
• Conducts effective associate meetings.
• Handles disciplinary action and counseling sessions as necessary.
• Conducts department training on a regular basis in conjunction with AURO Hotels’ standards and Brand standards.
• Performs performance appraisals on all direct reports as required.
• Works with associates when necessary to provide outstanding customer service to internal and external guests.
• Prepares payroll as required. Approves overtime as necessary for hourly associates.
• Participate in the development of the property’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Evaluate/advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
• Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and trends in order to assist the Resource Center in performing their responsibilities.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by the way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through educating the General Manager on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision‐making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliance issues affecting the organization.

• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
• Confers closely with the General Manager and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of the hotel in order to assist wherever required.
• Keeps General Manager and Corporate Controller promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.

Experience/Education

College degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred; Minimum 3‐5 years experience working as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller. Hotel or hospitality experience preferred.

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to a background and substance abuse screening prior to any offers of employment.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Experience working as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller. Hotel or hospitality experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Accounting