Hotel Controller jobs in Seattle, WA

Summary

• Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting for the hotel.
• Analyzing financial outcomes with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and other reports to management.
• Work with other team members to understand revenue streams, analyze expenses and management of flow-through, and ensure accuracy and timely completion of related reports. Identify areas of opportunities for improving cash flow and tracking of budget and inventories.
• Analyze existing and proposed contracts and agreements to ensure the most favorable terms.
• Implement and maintain all accounting policies and systems for the hotel, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensure that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist hotel management in financial planning and results management.
• Coordinating, preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Coordinating and/or preparing tax schedules, returns and information.
• Coordinate, schedule, and monitor the auditing process.
• Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes.
• Manage cash flow.
• Other finance and administrative duties as required.
• Oversee and train two to three or more direct reports.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited university, or a combination of equivalent education and experience with a focus in accounting.
• A minimum of two years of financial controller experience in a similar hotel, or three years’ financial controller experience in other hospitality, retail, or restaurant businesses.
• Must be highly detailed, accurate, and analytical
• Possess excellent presentation, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy to include, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to comprehend, read, write and speak English fluently