Assistant Controller

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the finance department’s operations to ensure maximum efficiency and performance.
• Manage the monthly closing process, including journal entries, financial statement analysis, and budget variance explanations within specified timeframes.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with detailed support.
• Oversee and verify the accuracy of night audit and income audit reports.
• Monitor hotel and food & beverage revenues and expenses, ensuring accurate ledger recording.
• Enforce cash handling protocols, conducting monthly cash counts and ensuring cashier banks and main safe are properly managed.
• Prepare and remit city, state, and federal taxes promptly.
• Maintain proper documentation for legal, treasury, and tax purposes, meeting all statutory and fiscal reporting obligations, including permits and licenses.
• Manage fixed asset procedures, including funding, payments, and reporting.
• Assign tasks to accounting team members, reviewing their work for accuracy and adherence to policies.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring timely collections and optimized cash flow.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes to ensure invoices are paid punctually.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Monitor internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling, inventory, and payroll.
• Establish hotel-wide systems for postings, payroll, and cash handling, ensuring compliance across departments.
• Ensure the hotel meets corporate and owner reporting deadlines.
• Support the Financial Controller in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hotel accounting or a similar role.
• Proficiency with M3, Concur, and Restaurant365 preferred.
• Familiarity with Opera software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive attitude with a strong sense of urgency.