Regional Controller | Schulte Hospitality Group

Schulte Hospitality Group•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Schulte Companies is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Regional Controller to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team! What’s in it for you? When you join Schulte Companies you’ll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Companies provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to: Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay! Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one! Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more! Our Company: Schulte Companies is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years Sr. Staff Accountant experience, or 5 years financial management experience
BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required
Knowledge and deep understanding of all aspects of hotel operations.
Must be detail oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills.
Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork with the ability to lead by example.
Builds morale and spirit while instilling an industry leading guest service attitude in all associates.
Strong customer service orientation and skills with exceptional attention to detail.
"Hands-on" leadership approach to management and team development.
Must be able to prioritize Regional functions in order to meet all deadlines
Executes all performance management, oversee recruitment & retention programs to include bonus program & annual reviews.
Well-versed in strategic planning and operational execution
Excellent communicator and dynamic presenter.
Ability to lead, motivate and direct with clear communication.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required
Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level
Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows
Meet all deadlines as required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems used within Schulte Hospitality

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience helpful
Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting functions with the corporate accounting team
Oversee month-end close processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers
Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as appropriate
Complete, review and/or cash projections for hotel/reits. Effectively communicate cash needs to ownership
Lead, direct and manage senior staff accountants and staff accountants
Perform analysis of budget-to-actual variations and ensure accuracy of financial results
Direct monthly forecasting and annual budget process as needed
Oversee month end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets
Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
Ensure compliance with SOX compliance requirements
Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax requirements
Oversee Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding
Assist in creating and implementing internal audit SOPs and standards
Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, review of aging and follow-up with OPS VP
Assist with external audit requests ensuring timeliness with all requests
Ensure that property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
Performs other duties as assigned to meet business objectives
Communicate with ownership on operational results and cash needs
Monthly financial package
Monthly owner reporting
Monthly department reporting
Trend and metric analysis
Analyze data and make recommendations to Accounting
Ad hoc reports as requested
Development of budget planning tools
Produce monthly forecast reporting
Develop best practices around forecasting for hotel teams
Track forecast accuracy by hotel
Coordination of new hotel historical data into the various reporting systems
ROI analysis on renovations and revenue enhancement projects

Benefits

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!
Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

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