Assistant Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover)

W Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hotel rooms

Training by Marriott/Brand programs

Discounts on food & beverage

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

W Hotels in Sydney, NSW seeks an Assistant Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover) to maintain the hotel’s financial integrity. You will deliver timely reports, manage month-end close, and partner with department heads to meet targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 3 years in hotel finance, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Opera/POS or PeopleSoft experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Hospitality.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in hotel finance/accounting.
• Experience with Opera/POS or PeopleSoft is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational finance integrity through timely reporting.
• Lead month-end processes and financial reconciliations.
• Drive cost control initiatives and support departmental budgeting.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Mentor finance staff and interns.
• Collaborate with department heads to meet financial targets.
• Support DOF and FC to streamline accounting functions and provide financial analysis.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Budgeting

Auditing

Communication

Analytical

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Opera/POS

PeopleSoft

Job description

Location 31 Wheat Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000 VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

AUTHENTICALLY YOU

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your authenticity is celebrated. W Hotel's work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

Job Summary

The Assistant Financial Controller's day-to-day responsibilities is to maintain the operational finance integrity of the hotel, through delivery of reports on time, daily reconciliations, preparation of monthly journals and balance sheet accounts. Key responsibilities include but not limited to;

• Supporting the operational and management team through accurate and effective financial reporting and maintain statutory reporting requirement
• Lead month-end processes and financial reconciliations
• Drive cost control initiatives and support departmental budgeting
• Conduct internal and external audits
• Mentor finance staff and interns
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial targets are met
• Assist DOF and FC to streamline accounting functions and operations and help provide financial analysis and reports
• Support the Marriott "Information Protection Policy" and conform to all requirements of the hotel and legislation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Hospitality
• Minimum 3 years' experience in hotel finance/accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Experience with Opera/POS or PeopleSoft is a plus

• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by W Sydney and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International
• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program
• 'Great Places to Work' certified

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Assistant Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover) • Sydney, NSW, AU