Complex Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

Remington Hospitality; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Solana Beach seeks an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing financial activities, implementing effective controls and procedures, and preparing accurate financial reports. The role involves overseeing various financial areas of the hotel, including payroll and budgeting, while maintaining compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of hotel accounting experience and strong communication skills. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel accounting functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
• High work ethic and self-initiative required.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering all financial activities of the hotel.
• Ensure accurate financial reports are prepared in a timely manner.
• Implement and monitor effective controls and procedures.
• Participate in monthly department meetings and trainings.
• Work with the Controller on payroll preparation and distribution.

Skills

Hotel accounting experience

Strong business communication

Knowledge of employment laws

Self-initiative and work ethic

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Basic computational ability

Ability to multitask

Maintain confidentiality

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller assists the Controller in administering all financial activities of the hotel; implementing and monitoring effective controls and procedures, preparing accurate and prompt reports and analyses, and providing advice and input on financial decisions impacting the hotel. Salary range for this salaried professional is between $70,000 - $75,000.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure all financial areas of the hotel, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Night Audit, and Payroll are all administered appropriately and effectively.
• Ensure proper controls are in place and monitored throughout the hotel to maximize profits or minimize losses by retaining revenues, reducing expenses and safeguarding hotel assets.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are in place and operating effectively, and that deviations of policies and procedures are reported to the General Manager and Corporate Office.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that efficient and accurate budget preparation with the full involvement of department heads is obtained.
• Provide analysis and support to all management staff as directed by the General Manager.
• Ensure financial areas of the hotel are operating effectively and efficiently.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate new personnel when needed.
• Participate in monthly department meetings, property MOD program and weekly staff meetings.
• Work with Controller to accurately complete payroll preparation, bi-weekly overtime report, and bi-weekly tip allocation report and distribute bi-weekly payroll checks to department heads.

Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies

• Minimum 2 years\' experience in hotel Accounting functions
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in sometimes high pressure situations
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Must possess basic computational ability, in order to accurately produce required reports
• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks in a short time period, and complete work assignments within deadline demands, despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
• Ability to participate in, and at times lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.