Assistant Controller
About The Position
The Assistant Controller establishes, coordinates, and assists in administering financial systems and internal controls. The role supports the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts, operating results, budget variances, and financial reports in compliance with government regulations and company and ownership requirements. It is responsible for short- and long-term planning and the daily operations of the Finance department, participates in total hotel management, and provides timely reports to management to help achieve financial results. The position requires working knowledge of the property management, point-of-sale, and accounting software systems, as well as training personnel to use them. It supports accounting operations, inventory controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, policy compliance, and supervision of accounting personnel and the night audit function. The Assistant Controller also assists with guest billing inquiries and other duties necessary to support the successful operation of Devil’s Thumb Ranch.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to integrate and communicate accounting information effectively.
- Ability to study, analyze, and interpret complex activities or information to improve existing practices or develop new approaches.
- Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.
- Four-year college degree or equivalent education and experience.
- Ability to lead resort employees effectively as a cohesive team.
- Ability to work flexible, demanding hours.
Responsibilities
- Establish, coordinate, and administer financial systems and an adequate plan for internal controls.
- Help prepare and review budgets, forecasts, operating results, budget variances, and financial reports.
- Support short- and long-term planning and daily Finance department operations; participate in total hotel management.
- Provide timely financial reports to management.
- Maintain knowledge of property management, point-of-sale, and accounting software systems, and train appropriate personnel in their use.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and train department managers in invoice coding and approval processes.
- Participate in the budget process and provide budget, actual, and forecast financial statement numbers for department evaluation and review.
- Oversee inventory control, including monthly inventory processes and procedures.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
- Review invoices for appropriate approvals and coding, assist with bill payments, and prepare monthly financial statements.
- Ensure internal house accounts are cleared daily, with the goal of zero balances by month-end.
- Assist with group and individual guest billing inquiries.
- Assist with monthly balance-sheet account reconciliations.
- Assist in managing and overseeing accounting personnel.
- Review daily cash and credit-card transactions and prepare reports for monthly cash-account reconciliation.
- Ensure property accounting policies are followed and administered.
- Monitor compliance with hotel and accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Use internal controls, auditing, and security procedures, and bring deviations to the attention of the Controller, Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and ownership to protect company assets.
- Oversee the night audit function and related personnel.
- Perform other duties as necessary to support the successful operation of Devil’s Thumb Ranch.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
