CONTROLLER

HOTEL NIKKO OF SAN FRANCISCO INC 150 POWELL ST•San Francisco, CA

19d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for overseeing, directing and administering the day to day accounting operations of the hotel in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting.
Previous hotel experience with a minimum of 10 years in accounting experience with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
Must possess strong technical skills and have advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
Thorough knowledge of budgeting and generally accepted accounting principles.
Thorough knowledge of hotel innkeeping laws.
Ability to direct and coordinate accounting functions.
Ability to train, motivate, evaluate, mentor and direct employees and managers to achieve desired results.
Ability to maintain excellent relations with staff.
Ability to manage by example.
Exceptional oral communication skills to ensure ability to negotiate and persuade guest and staff to achieve results beneficial to the operation of the hotel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to converse calmly with irate guests, superiors and subordinates in sometimes intense emotional situations.
Ability to work and complete assignments on time despite frequent stressful, emergency, critical or unusual interruptions.
Ability to participate in (and lead when necessary) all departmental and hotel-wide meetings.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily function of the accounting office including AP, AR, Payroll, Income Auditing and General Cashiering while ensuring that the office functions take place efficiently and with proper accuracy.
Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with HNSF established guidelines.
Investigate and critique variance to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
Assist the CFO in preparing and maintaining the annual operation budget.
Assist the CFO in the developing and monitoring of departmental Key Performance Indicators, (KPI’s), oversees monthly KPI Meetings.
Provide leadership and motivation to the accounting staff.
Maintain property accounting controls such as cash, petty cash, purchase orders and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
Work with department heads on understanding their departmental budget and staying inside their budget as well as considering the forecast.
Complete the "Month End" process including preparing journal entries for Income, Payroll, Amortizing prepaid items, booking accruals and other items.
Respond to and resolve guest and staff difficulties in a courteous, professional and prompt manner.
Interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly interactions with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers and guests in completing assignments, resolving staff and guest complaints.
Interpret and comply with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Responsible for maintaining safety and cleanliness of work area.

Benefits

Zero-deductible Medical Plan
Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
Dental (PPO/DMO)
PTO
Vision
Floating Holidays
Chiropractic and Acupuncture Services
Birthday Pay
Long-Term Disability
401K Matching Program
Life Insurance
2% Company Profit Sharing
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Friends & Family Rates at Nikko/Okura Hotels
Reciprocity Rates at Participating Hotels
Employee Discounts in ANZU and Feinstein’s at the Nikko
Travel Assistance through Mutual of Omaha
Free Employee Dining Room Meals
Free Laundry and/or Parking to those who qualify
Access to Health Club (Nikko Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Fitness Classes, etc...)
Employee Computer Access for Web Browsing and Printing
Fitness/Gym Reimbursement
Employee Job Referral Program
Employee Recognition Programs and Employee Appreciation Events
Discounts on the following: Offsite Parking, Personal Dry Cleaning & Laundry, Movie Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Work Safety Shoes