Assistant Controller (H07) (150072)

IHG•Yoakum, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Cost Controller, you will support the financial integrity of the hotel by assisting in the monitoring and control of food, beverage, and operating costs. Reporting directly to the Cost Controller (or their delegate), you will help ensure accurate inventory management, cost reporting, and compliance with hotel policies and financial procedures. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will contribute to effective cost control and informed business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Cost Control, Accounting, Finance, Stores, or Purchasing, preferably within a hotel environment.
Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Good understanding of inventory management, cost control principles, and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
A proactive, organized, and solution-oriented approach to work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hotel systems such as SunSystem, Opera, FMC, BirchStreet, or similar platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring and analyzing food, beverage, and general store costs to ensure operational efficiency and profitability.
Support the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly cost control reports and variance analyses.
Review receiving records, purchase orders, invoices, and inventory transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Conduct regular inventory counts and stock audits in coordination with operational departments.
Verify recipe costing, menu pricing, and consumption trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper stock valuation.
Monitor wastage, spoilage, breakage, and other cost-related factors, reporting variances to management.
Ensure all receiving, storing, and issuing procedures comply with hotel policies and internal controls.
Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Stores, Kitchen, F&B, and Finance teams to maintain accurate cost information.
Support month-end closing activities and provide administrative assistance to the Cost Control function as required.