Controller - Hospitality Experience Required

Lefferts Investments

$90K — $120K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4 to 6 years of accounting or finance experience required.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and internal control procedures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with various employee levels.
  • Familiarity with accounting laws and compliance regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with accounting software like JD Edwards, Jonas, and MICROS is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the accounting team covering inventory, accounts payable, and receivable.
  • Prepare and review journal entries to ensure GAAP compliance.
  • Monthly review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
  • Maintain records of fixed assets across all locations.
  • Complete month-end closing duties including critiques and inventory spot checks.
  • Analyze P&L with property management, focusing on margins and budget variances.
  • Manage the Budgeting and Forecasting process collaboratively with property teams.
  • Deliver regular KPI analysis and communicate findings for performance improvement.
  • Evaluate and enhance property controls and procedures for efficiency.
  • Attend weekly meetings with property leadership and teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for direct engagement with property teams during weekly visits.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of hospitality accounting operations.
  • Professional development through participation in leadership meetings.
  • Involvement in strategic budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Collaborative work environment with property leaders.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Controller

Department: Accounting

Reports To: CFO

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing general accounting operations for our hospitality businesses. The Controller's responsibilities include reviewing daily and monthly reconciliations, preparing journal entries, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, participating in and preparing month-end close entries, and guiding the Budgeting and Forecasting activities of the property. They will engage directly with the property through weekly trips and participate in property leadership meetings. This role requires excellent analytical skills, a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and the attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise all employees involved in the accounting process, including, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and compliance .
• Prepare and review journal entries on a daily and monthly basis, ensuring accurate account balances and compliance with GAAP.
• Review and Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Review and Maintain the recording of fixed assets for all locations.
• Perform month-end duties in accordance with the closing schedule, including ensuring the monthly critiques are completed by the property as well as Quarterly Inventory Spot Checks
• Review P&L with property to include analyzing margins and variances to Budget and Last Year.
• Regularly review with the property the A/R balances and concerns of write-offs.
• Manage the Budgeting and Forecasting process with the property
• Perform KPI analysis regularly for the property and convey results for improved performance
• Understand internal control procedures and regulations.
• Attend weekly property EC meetings as well as weekly One On One's with Property Leaders.
• Prepare quarterly schedules and external and internal audit requests.
• Evaluating, developing, and improving property controls, systems, and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• 4 to 6 years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, as well as internal control procedures and regulations
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
• Knowledge of internal control procedures and regulations.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations that apply to accounting and compliance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Oracle-based JD Edwards General Ledger System, Jonas Club Management, Molo, Dataplus, MICROS, Shopify, SHIFT 4, ALOHA, Opera, and ProfitSage a Plus

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