Hotel Controller

This position will report to the General Manager and will partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage all aspects of property-level accounting and reporting functions while proactively managing and working with hotel leadership.

Position Summary:

• Serve as partner to hotel management in providing and explaining Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Reporting.
• Assist and advise department heads with the interpretation and analysis of financial data.
• Direct and administer all financial operations of the hotel including, but not limited to, asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, Accounting team management, and meeting participation and facilitation.
• Monitor and approve purchases (Birchstreet), salaries, and expenses of the hotel, ensuring communication of variances to approved forecasts and budgets and assisting in managing expenses.
• Facilitate approval of invoices for payment.
• Attend and facilitate weekly labor meetings
• Support the Monthly Forecast and Annual Budget processes
• Oversee and participate in preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including P&L and Balance Sheet.  Preliminary review with hotel GM, EC, and Department Heads prior to month-end closing deadlines and as requested.
• Support monthly reporting by providing commentary. This may include information for month-end reporting, ownership reporting, forecasts, budgets, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of Management Agreement, including related fee implications, performance tests and other key terms in the agreement.
• Support the Capital Budget tracking process by coordinating approval of PO’s and payments, and ensuring execution of sealed bids for capital projects, per policy.
• Review and ensure accuracy of Balance Sheet accounts and reconciliations partnering with COE team.
• Execution of Payroll controls, including approval of payroll registers, Master Payroll Change reports and other required internal controls.
• Contract Management – Ensure new service agreements/contracts are properly tracked and executed, as well as tracking certificates of insurance utilizing Certrax or other tools.
• Hire and supervise the Hotel Accounting staff ensuring proper work environment, annual performance reviews, coaching/counseling to ensure work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Facilitate external and internal audits, coordinating with auditors.
• Oversee and implement internal controls for hotel as required by Hilton policies and procedures.
• Support and foster an environment receptive of change in response to corporate initiatives and special projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations on property and follow the correct procedures when required.