Assistant Controller

HOTEL DROVER•Fort Worth, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Assistant Controller is a key leader on our team ensuring the day-to-day success of our finance operations. We are looking for an individual who is eager to lead & innovate across multiple finance/accounting functions, maintain system operations & functionality, participate in month end close and complex transaction processing, and partner with and support team members courageously.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience; accounting/hospitality preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience required
Minimum of 3+ years of accounting/finance supervisory experience with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff
Demonstrated strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP & USALI
Highly skilled in spreadsheet and word processing software; experienced with XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experienced in financial and hotel software applications (M3, ProfitSword, Inventory Systems, etc.)

Nice To Haves

On property, multi-property, or shared service hotel experience a plus
Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy
Hands-on understanding of all areas of Accounting including: AP, AR, Income Audit, Cash, General Ledger, Credit/Collections, COS/Inventory Control, Payroll, P&L preparation and analysis, etc.
Familiarity and comfort working closely with Front Office, Reservations, Food & Beverage, and Sales departments to support operations
Able to identify opportunities for continuous improvements and automation in business processes
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
Adhere to all policies stated in the team member handbook
Work in alignment with our shared values and act as an extension of our family of brands
A love for the history and future of the Fort Worth Stockyards

Responsibilities

Supervise department team members responsible for A/P, A/R, Income Audit, Daily Cash, and General Accounting functions ensuring smooth daily operations and processes
Drive establishment, implementation, and documentation of policies and procedures that support a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations & profitability, and manage business risks
Continuously maintain and resolve problems with operational and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of reporting
Manage, review, and ensure accuracy of general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial statements from transaction origination
Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations ensuring balances are fully supported by appropriate source documentation
Lead complex accounting projects and focus on continuous improvements and automation; identify and implement changes to reduce cycle time and manual/repetitive work
Provide tools and metrics for the accounting department to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of their work
Assist with monthly flux analyses
Review leases, contracts, agreements, subcontracts, and licenses from an accounting perspective
Ensure accuracy of all accounting data used in filings for licenses, taxes, contacts, etc.
Review and advise on daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports to the property
Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting to Ownership, Management Company, Internal Departments, and Internal/External Auditors
Provide operational, regulatory, and ad hoc reports, as required
Create a department that is proactive and responsive; schedule, evaluate, train, develop, and monitor team members
Other duties as assigned