Accounting Manager (Cost Control Analyst)

Sand & Sea•Santa Monica, CA

54d•$79,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Cost Control Analyst/Accounting Manager shall oversee the Company’s cost accounting function, which includes developing and maintaining cost systems, analyzing financial data, and providing insights to management for strategic decisions. The key responsibilities include managing budgets, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and partnership with all departments to enhance operational efficiency and overall profitability.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of accounting or cost control experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
Minimum 3 years previous management or supervisory experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Outlook and Opera experience is preferred
Honesty; has honest, direct, and factual communication and actions with internal and external customers.
Collaboration; proactive in building supporting, nurturing, and service-oriented relationships with employees; works collaboratively to resolve problems and enhance productivity; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Integrity & Loyalty; conducts self with high level of ethics and makes decisions with honest intentions that are in the best interest of the company and employees. Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with a high level of integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Humble; conducts self and treats all employees with respect; without arrogance, degradation, or coercion; treats all employees with equal regardless of position/status.
Innovation; constantly searches for best practices in technology, services, and procedures. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
Analytical: Highly detail-oriented, proficient with managing, editing, analyzing large volumes of complex numerical data.
Flexible; considers others point of view to find the best solution for customer and company; proven ability to be flexible and adapt to change; adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays.
Problem Solving: Uses a professional, neutral/unbiased, and highly diplomatic inter-personal approach.
Interpersonal: Customer focused and effective relationship-building skills; ability to effectively interact with all employee levels; frontline, Managers, Directors, Executives;
Diversity: Strong commitment to diversity and equality in a company culture.
Communication: Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
Multi-Tasking: Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment; able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis
Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
Regular and on-time attendance is critical
Hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week
Flexibility in working other work shifts as needed/necessary
Ability to stand during shifts

Nice To Haves

BA/BS Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business/Management is highly preferred.
Advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor cost control procedures across all hotel departments (Rooms, F&B, Administration, etc.), focusing on efficiency initiatives aimed at cost savings (4-10 hrs daily, integrated with monthly and quarterly objectives).
Conduct detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year, highlighting cost trends and providing corrective action plans. (6 hrs/week).
Collaborate with department heads to monitor labor productivity, purchasing efficiency, and inventory management. (4 hrs/week).
Evaluate Food & Beverage cost of sales, operating supplies, utilities, and other controllable expenses to ensure optimal efficiency (4 hrs/week).
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising guest experience or brand standards (3 hrs/week).
Prepare monthly cost control analysis summarizing departmental KPIs (labor percentage, Food & Beverage cost percentage, utility consumption, etc.) for ownership and management review (2.5 hrs/week)
Support system integrations and reporting automation ensuring data accuracy and process consistency across all entities. (2 hrs/week).
Conduct periodic internal audits of purchasing, inventory, and cash handling to reinforce internal controls and ensure policy compliance. (1.5 hrs/week).
Assist in posting journals and preparing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with USALI and corporate requirements (3-4 hrs/week).
Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate, supported, and completed within policy timelines (8 hrs/week).
Assist in daily accounting functions (AP, AR, Payroll, Income Audit, General Cashiering) as needed, providing support during team absences or peak periods (10 hrs/week).
Participate in annual budget and forecast preparation, providing analytical input and cost trend validation (3 hrs/week).
Train department heads and supervisors on cost awareness and financial literacy to promote accountability and proactive management (2 hrs/week).
Flexibility and availability to cover work shift emergencies when needed.
Respond promptly to phone and emergency calls as needed.
Exhibits dependability by consistently arriving on time, adhering to scheduled work hours, and fulfilling full shift responsibilities without disruption.
Demonstrates effective communication by clearly conveying information, actively listening, and fostering open and respectful dialogue with all team members and managers.
As necessary, communicate with the Director of Finance and peers regarding all financial matters.
Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
Maintain all recordkeeping processes and systems while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Maintain all work areas clean and organized.
Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
Attend all mandatory meetings
Perform other duties/tasks as assigned