Assistant Controller

Devil's Thumb Ranch•Tabernash, CO

17h

About The Position

The Assistant Controller establishes, coordinates, and assists in administering financial systems and internal controls. The role supports preparation and review of budgets, forecasts, operating results, budget variances, and financial reports that comply 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. The Assistant Controller participates in total hotel management and provides timely reports to management to help achieve financial results. The position requires familiarity with the property management system (PMS), point-of-sale system (POS), and accounting software, along with training relevant personnel to use these systems. The role supports accounting operations, financial reporting, inventory controls, and oversight of accounting personnel and the night audit function. It also helps ensure property accounting policies, internal controls, legal requirements, and contractual obligations are followed.

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

Maintain knowledge of the property management, point-of-sale, and accounting software systems, and train appropriate personnel in their use.
Maintain an appropriate chart of accounts and train department managers in invoice coding and approval processes.
Establish, coordinate, and administer an adequate plan for internal control of operations.
Participate in the budget process and help provide budget, actual, and forecast financial statement figures for department evaluation and review.
Support inventory control and oversee monthly inventory processes and procedures.
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
Review invoices for proper approvals and coding; support bill payments and preparation of monthly financial statements.
Ensure internal house accounts are cleared daily, with the goal of bringing them to zero by each month-end.
Help respond to 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 related 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.