Corporate Assistant Controller- Hotels

Dawn Taylor Associates, Inc.; Fairfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Taylor Associates, Inc. represents a prominent hotel owner seeking a Corporate Assistant Controller to oversee accounting for a portfolio of hotels. The role reports to the Controller and focuses on maintaining accurate books and improving controls.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in the hotel industry, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and a BA/BS in Accounting (CPA a plus). The position is full-time and on-site in the Fairfield, CT area.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hotel industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Controller; serve as the first line of review for accounting functions.
• Oversee General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions.
• Implement and enforce policies to drive change and streamline processes and systems.
• Responsible for monthly financial closings.
• Assist with audits and audit requests from external auditors and city/state tax auditors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff supervision

Accounting knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA a plus

Job description

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

Responsibilities:

• ReportstotheController-thisroleisthefirstlineofreviewforAccountingFunctions
• OverseeGeneralLedgerAccounting,AccountsPayable,AccountsReceivableandPayrollfunctions
• Abilitytoimplementandenforcepoliciesandprocedurestodrivechangeandstreamlinecurrentprocessesandsystems
• Responsibleformonthlyfinancialclosings
• Performingspecialprojectsandanalysisasrequested
• Assistingwithperiodicaudits,includingauditrequests,bybothexternalfinancialauditorsandcity/statetaxauditors

Requirements:

• 6+yearsHotelindustryexperience
• Stronginterpersonalskills,workingwithinacollaborativeenvironment
• Abilitytosuperviseandmotivatestaff
• BA/BSinAccountingorrelatedfield-CPAaplus