What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller Hospitality position at The St Joe Company?
Job Summary
The Assistant Controller will support the Corporate Controller - Hospitality in managing the Resort and Focused Service general accounting functions for the hospitality business segment. This role will focus on ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and improving accounting processes. The Assistant Controller will supervise accounting staff of the Resorts Team, oversee daily operations, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within the Property, Executive, Accounting and Finance Teams.
Essential Functions
- Oversee daily accounting Resort operations, including general ledger and internal / external audits.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Help develop and maintain internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Prepare and review financial reports, analyses, and reconciliations for management and external stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment on financial procedures and reporting.
- Support the training and development of accounting staff.
- Stay current with changes in accounting regulations and hospitality industry trends.
- Participate in system improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
- Experience, with at least 2 years in the hospitality industry preferred.
- Experience with general ledger systems and financial reporting.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge and execution of GAAP and procedures, as well as internal / external control procedures and regulations.
- Knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting software required. JD Edwards Enterprise One, Opera, OnQ, PEP, MICROs Simphony and/or ProfitSage experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of federal reporting requirements including SEC reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
Physical Demands
- Ability to operate normal office equipment.
- Extensive use of computer.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment, with occasional travel to other office locations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.
