Finance Controller

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage transactional activities and oversight for their hotel finance division. This role emphasizes respect, gratitude, and empowerment as core values.

The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry, and must possess a degree in Accounting or Finance. Responsibilities include training staff, overseeing all accounting processes, and ensuring timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Prior experience as Controller or Assistant Director of Finance preferred.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage site accounting activities and transactions.
• Ensure smooth accounting processes per audit guidelines.
• Coordinate with Director of Finance on accounting functions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Hospitality industry experience

Education

College degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Delphi

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa offers guests 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world‑class golf, dining, family‑friendly activities and a full‑service spa.

Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands‑on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you are friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Overview

Manage, supervise, monitor all site accounting transactional activities including account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, research, billing, credit and collection, and the monitoring of operations systems, procedures, and control features. This role is instrumental in managing the daily operations of our Hotel's Finance division and embodies our company culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise accounting management and transactional duties.
• Responsible for training staff for the following categories: Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable Clerk; General Cashier; Income Audit; and Paymaster.
• Coordinate all on‑site accounting functions with the Director of Finance and act as liaison for all corporate accounting requests.
• Ensure smooth accounting processes according to internal and external audit guidelines across all accounting categories.
• Assist in attaining financial reporting goals.
• Partner with Credit Manager to ensure timely billing of all direct‑bill accounts with complete backup and accurate invoices.
• Maintain daily filing of documents needed for research requests from guests and in‑house users.
• Resolve all guest disputes and requests for clarification in a timely manner.
• Maintain an effective tracking system for all rebates and adjustments.
• Work closely with all departments to develop solutions to systems and controls problems.
• Ensure daily balance of Income Audit to Daily Report.
• Complete general ledger and bank reconciliation.
• Ensure a timely month‑end close.
• Produce accurate financial statements.
• Manage daily cash management functions: dial up bank, check balances, reconcile accounts, fax transfers, or funding requests.
• Prepare balance sheet analysis.
• Ensure all monthly tax returns are properly filed.
• Assist DOF with weekly labor analysis.
• Review monthly contract labor billing, ensuring all invoices are submitted for processing.
• Ensure all associate schedules are complete and posted in required systems.
• Assist in administering department payroll.
• Attend department meetings and required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Director of Finance in a hotel is preferred.
• Flexible and able to work some weekends.
• College degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to sit and utilize telephone/computer for an entire shift.
• Office environment with occasional travel around property.
• Computer, copy/print/scan/fax machine, files.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, UltiPro, Birchstreet, Delphi, Oracle, Kronos, Opera, OnTrack, YellowDog, Resort Suite, and WinRetail.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.