About the position
Graham Hotel Systems is a distinguished collection of independent boutique hotels known for our exceptional guest experiences, thoughtfully designed spaces, and local charm. We are seeking a Hotel Controller to join our leadership team and help guide our financial future. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional with a passion for hospitality and a sharp financial mind. This is a hands-on Controller position working with two hotels. Will work closely with the team and step in as necessary to assist where needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage staff and assist as needed
- Oversee and assist with the daily revenue report to ensure accuracy
- Prepare financial statements, and distribute timely to departments at close of month
- Cash handling, prepare bank deposits and post cash & credit card payments daily
- Work with management to prepare yearly budgets of revenue and expenses for the hotel, restaurant and banquet department
- Monitor departmental expenses and financial data to ensure accuracy
- Accounts payable, ensure proper coding of invoices, process invoices for payment, weekly check run
- Perform month end and year end close process through the preparation of journal entries, variance analysis to forecast budget, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare monthly sales, use & occupancy tax returns, as well as annual sales & use tax return
- Bank account reconciliations monthly
- Oversee the accounts’ receivable function, billing and payments
- Process payroll to ensure accurate payroll reporting and prepare payroll journal entry and post
- Assist and prepare capital expenditures report
- Prepare month end inventory calculations and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets. Assist with inventory counts.
- Monitor all chargebacks received and challenge, if necessary, on a timely basis
- Process travel agent commission checks
- Prepare monthly petty cash journal request for reimbursement
- Hire, train, supervise, and develop staff, including coaching, counseling, and discipline
- Meet all required reporting deadlines
- Work with HR to ensure proper deductions for administering all garnishments, 401k deductions and any benefit deductions
- Perform random house bank audits on a quarterly basis
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of 6 years of related progressive experience in hotel Accounting
- Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing and in the operation of all hotel-specific systems
- Possess excellent verbal, written and formal presentation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Skilled in problem analysis, problem solving and decision-making
- Exhibit strong leadership, organizational, and motivational skills
- Comfortable working under pressure and in a highly energetic fashion
- Utilize excellent communication skills and incorporates a positive attitude
- Able to set clear goals and expectations for staff members and self
