Corporate Assistant Controller- Hotels

Dawn Taylor Associates; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Taylor Associates is seeking a Corporate Assistant Controller for a hotel portfolio. This role involves overseeing accounting functions, including General Ledger Accounting and Payroll, while reporting directly to the Controller.

Qualified candidates should have over 6 years of hotel industry experience, strong supervisory skills, and a BA/BS in Accounting or a related field. The position focuses on financial closings and policy implementation to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Hotel industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, working within a collaborative environment.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Controller - first line of review for Accounting Functions.
• Oversee General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions.
• Responsible for monthly financial closings.

Skills

Hotel industry experience

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

Job description

Our client, a prominent Hotel owner, has retained our services to identify an Corporate Assistant Controller for their Hotel portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Controller-this role is the first line of review for Accounting Functions
• Oversee General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions
• Ability to implement and enforce policies and procedures to drive change and streamline current processes and systems
• Responsible for monthly financial closings
• Performing special projects and analysis as requested
• Assisting with periodic audits, including audit requests, by both external financial auditors and city/state tax auditors

Requirements:

• 6+ years Hotel industry experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, working within a collaborative environment
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff
• BA/BS in Accounting or related field-CPA a plus