Hotel Controller

Our Mission at Paramount Hospitality Management is to deliver experiences in a transparent manner that exceed expectations for our guests, owners, and team members.

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando is seeking a Hotel Controller to join our team.

The Hotel Controller is responsible for the financial reporting, integrity and operational controls at the property while maintaining an open line of communication to the Director of Finance and the respective General Manager. Works in coordination with and reports on all aspects of hotel accounting, to include general ledger reconciliation, monthly and quarterly sales tax filing, timely monthly financials, balance sheet analysis, and year-end closings as well as all policy, procedure and internal control compliance. Complies with all federal, state, and local regulations, while safeguarding the owners/investors assets and focusing on the profitability of the business.

A successful candidate will have experience with:

• Oversee all accounting functions to ensure accuracy of financial reports/statements.
• Prepare, inspect and reconcile month-end general ledger entries and all balance sheet accounts as it pertains to the PHM properties.
• Prepare and review schedules for all balance sheet accounts in accordance to the Corporate office and external Audit requirements.
• Assist General Managers with month-end variances to budget relative to explanations as needed
• Assist with monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process for the resort
• Reconcile and / or review all assigned bank accounts (i.e., payroll, operating and escrow accounts) on a daily/monthly basis.
• Participate and /or ensure the integrity of daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly inventories.
• Ensure deposits (cash & credit card) are processed on a daily basis. Oversee monthly cash counts of general cashier and house banks at each property.
• Conduct weekly AR meetings to ensure proper billing of each approved receivable account and that each resort is maintain its AR within a 95% current status. Ensure that each properties GM attends a monthly accounts receivable meeting to ensure proper controls are in place.
• Establish and maintain a credit policy and procedure that supports our collection goals for both the resort operations.
• Continually review and ensure compliance of all internal PHM policies and procedures for each department within the resorts. Coordinate with the Corporate Office submittal for new P&P’s as needed.
• Expedite special projects as requested within the time frame required.
• To communicate effectively with all departments.
• Maintain a positive guest and employee relations in a supportive environment.
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics and image of self and subordinates.

Job Requirements:

• 5-7 years accounting experience in a leadership role. Hotel experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and income audit required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• IT Support skills
• Microsoft Office with a strong proficiency in Excel
• Analyze all financial performance by department to identify potential financial issues and controls.
• Digital Point of Sale System
• Analyze a problem and reach sound conclusions in an expedited manner to their staff, other team leaders, and ownership
• Maintains strict confidentiality with financial and personnel information.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing effectively with employees, vendors, and department leaders in a calm and clear matter to meet expectations and work collaboratively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Hotel: 5 years (Preferred)
• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location