What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Sightline Hospitality?
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach is currently looking for a responsible Controller.
At Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach we offer 426 spacious rooms, a wealth of amenities like breakfast, Wi-Fi, hotel pool, and on-site event space. Our Hotel in Waikiki Beach is located near exciting attractions like The Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, and many others.
About Sightline Hospitality
San Francisco based Sightline Hospitality, LLC is a hotel management company of a portfolio of Full-service, Limited Service and Boutique hotels across the United States, including Hawaii. Our unique and thoughtfully designed collection of boutique hotels, spas, and restaurants offer remarkable experiences across the United States. Through warm, welcoming, and genuine service, our staff creates memorable lodging, dining, and wellness for our guests. We pride ourselves on a collaborative workplace whose foundation is our staff, our guests, and our communities. The success of our business begins and ends with you!
Job Duties
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and cordial behavior.
- Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Command of the English language, written and verbal
- Good vision, whether natural or with corrective lenses
- Good hearing and ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to operate a calculator.
- Controls all revenues received and dispersed.
- Maintains adequate internal control to safeguard the assets of the hotel.
- Supervises the financial department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, general cashiers, and night auditors.
- Plans and implements accounting procedures and systems.
- Assists in preparing the financial analysis of operations.
- Assists in preparing reports outlining the hotel's financial position in areas of income, expense and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
- Assists in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Maintains files of all contracts, payroll, etc.
- Hires, trains, coaches and counsels, disciplines, and develops employees under his/her supervision.
- Completes special assignments as requested.
- Assists in preparing accounting analysis as directed by HHMG or the General Manager.
- Performs all other related duties as directed by the General Manager and/or corporate accounting.
- Controls all revenues received and dispersed.
- Cluster responsibilities for two downtown hotels.
- Maintains adequate internal control to safeguard the assets of the hotel.
- Supervises the financial department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, general cashiers, and night auditors.
- Plans and implements accounting procedures and systems.
- Assists in preparing the financial analysis of operations.
- Assists in preparing reports outlining the hotel's financial position in areas of income, expense and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
- Assists in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Maintains files of all contracts, payroll, etc.
- Hires, trains, coaches and counsels, disciplines, and develops employees under his/her supervision.
- Completes special assignments as requested.
- Assists in preparing accounting analysis as directed by Sightline or the General Manager.
- Performs all other related duties as directed by the General Manager and/or corporate accounting.
- Month End close, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations.
Essential Experience/Aptitudes:
- The ability to produce high quality work in a consistent and reliable manner, in support of Hyatt’s standards and processes.
- The ability to identify priorities, solve problems, produce desired results and be accountable for commitments.
- The ability to build relationships within and across functions, balance individual and team goals, respect others and value different perspectives.
- The ability to listen actively and identify appropriate messages and delivery methods to effectively influence others.
- The ability to initiate action, make decisions, adapt, drive change, use resources efficiently and solve problems quickly, creatively, and practically.
- The ability to identify needs, shape actions and add value to relationships based on a central focus of customer satisfaction.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
- A minimum of four years’ experience in the accounting field or related job experience is desired.
- College Degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
- Must be computer literate with a knowledge of Word and Excel.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
- 4 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting Management experience (typically with Hyatt)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
- Possess a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
- Independent thinker and a ‘quick study’.
- Good team player.
- Willingness to go the extra mile.
- Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness, and work with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once.
- Must be punctual with regular and reliable attendance.
Essential Physical Abilities:
- Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as reaching, bending, and stooping.
- Periodically required to work at a very fast pace, under pressure.
Full-time Benefits Include:
- 401K program
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance options
- Time off benefits
- Bonus Plan.
- Employee discount for stays at hotels within Sightline Hospitality’s expanding portfolio.
Sightline Hospitality LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants and employees of all backgrounds. M/F/D/V/SO
