Regional Controller - Oversee accounting functions with the corporate accounting team
- Oversee month-end close processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
- Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as appropriate
- Complete, review and/or cash projections for hotel/reits. Effectively communicate cash needs to ownership
- Lead, direct and manage senior staff accountants and staff accountants
- Perform analysis of budget-to-actual variations and ensure accuracy of financial results
- Direct monthly forecasting and annual budget process as needed
- Oversee month end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets
- Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
- Ensure compliance with SOX compliance requirements
- Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax requirements
- Oversee Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding
- Assist in creating and implementing internal audit SOPs and standards
- Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, review of aging and follow-up with OPS VP
- Assist with external audit requests ensuring timeliness with all requests
- Ensure that property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
- Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business objectives
- Communicate with ownership on operational results and cash needs
- Monthly financial package
- Monthly department reporting
- Trend and metric analysis
- Analyze data and make recommendations to Accounting
- Ad hoc reports as requested
- Development of budget planning tools
- Produce monthly forecast reporting
- Develop best practices around forecasting for hotel teams
- Track forecast accuracy by hotel
- Coordination of new hotel historical data into the various reporting systems
- ROI analysis on renovations and revenue enhancement projects
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Minimum 2 years Sr. Staff Accountant experience, or 5 years financial management experience
- Hotel experience helpful
- BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Knowledge and deep understanding of all aspects of hotel operations.
- Must be detail oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills.
- Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork with the ability to lead by example.
- Builds morale and spirit while instilling an industry leading guest service attitude in all associates.
- Strong customer service orientation and skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- "Hands-on" leadership approach to management and team development.
- Must be able to prioritize Regional functions in order to meet all deadlines
- Executes all performance management, oversee recruitment & retention programs to include bonus program & annual reviews.
- Well-versed in strategic planning and operational execution
- Excellent communicator and dynamic presenter.
- Ability to lead, motivate and direct with clear communication.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required
- Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level
- Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows
- Meet all deadlines as required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
- Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems used within Schulte Hospitality
- Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred
*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
