Assistant Controller

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa; Tabernash (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa seeks an experienced finance professional to lead the accounting and financial operations. You will oversee budgeting, internal controls, and the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to regulations.

You will manage a team of accounting staff, train managers on coding and approval processes, and coordinate with hotel operations to drive bottom-line results. This on-site role requires strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to communicate this information clearly.
• Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities or information to improve practices.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience; able to lead others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department and provide timely reports to management.
• Maintain chart of accounts and train department managers on proper coding and approval processes.
• Participate in budget processes, provide budget/actual/forecast figures and inventory control data.
• Review invoices for approvals, process payments and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Ensure daily cash handling and banking activities align with policy; oversee night audit function as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PMS

POS

Accounting software

Job description

• Establishes, coordinates and assists in administering all financial systems and internal controls.
• Helps in the preparation and review of budgets. forecasts, operating results and variances to budget, financial reports in compliance with government regulations, company and ownership requirements.
• Responsible for short and long term planning and the daily operations of the Finance department.
• Participates in total hotel management and is responsible for providing the timely dissemination of reports to management to assist in achieving bottom line results.

Description

PRIMARY FOCUS

• Establishes, coordinates and assists in administering all financial systems and internal controls.
• Helps in the preparation and review of budgets. forecasts, operating results and variances to budget, financial reports in compliance with government regulations, company and ownership requirements.
• Responsible for short and long term planning and the daily operations of the Finance department.
• Participates in total hotel management and is responsible for providing the timely dissemination of reports to management to assist in achieving bottom line results.

Responsibilities

• Full knowledge of the Property Management (PMS), Point Of Sale (POS), and accounting software systems will be required as well as training appropriate personnel on the use of these system
• Maintain an appropriate chart of accounts, and train other department managers for proper coding of invoices and approval processes
• Establish, coordinate and administer an adequate plan for the internal control of operations
• Participate in the budget process, assist in providing budget, actuals, and, forecasted financial statement numbers for department standards evaluation and review, and inventory control and overseeing monthly inventory process and procedures
• Assist in preparation and accuracy of accounts payables and accounts receivable as needed.
• Assist in the review of invoices for appropriate approvals and coding, payment of bills and, preparation of monthly financial statements
• Ensure internal house accounts are cleared on a daily basis with the goal for these accounts to be zeroed out by the end of each month
• Assist in answering all group and individual guest billing inquires
• Assist in monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist in the management and overview of the accounting personnel
• Review daily cash and credit card transactions and prepare related reports for monthly cash account reconciliation
• Ensure property accounting policies are being followed and administered
• Monitor compliance with hotel and accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements and contractual obligations
• Utilize internal controls; auditing and security procedures to ensure deviations are brought to the attention of the Controller, Assistant General Manager, General Manager and ownership for the protection the company assets.
• Oversee the performance of the night audit function and related personnel.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the successful operation of Devil’s Thumb Ranch.

Requirements

• Requires working knowledge of the principals of accounting and the skill to integrate and communicate this information effectively
• Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches
• Ability to make decisions based on only general policies and procedures
• A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience
• Able to effectively lead other employees of the resort into a cohesive team
• Work flexible, demanding hours.

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