Controller

Job Summary:The Controller is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying management with guidance and training. He/she is also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting ensuring acceptable levels on internal control ensuring compliance with all federal state and local regulations and safeguarding owners/investors assets.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of related progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field; or a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/ Finance concentration and a minimum of 2 years of related progressive experience; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience.
• Must be proficient in Windows Company approved spreadsheets and word processing and in the operation of all hotel-specific systems.

Physical requirements:

• Long hours sometimes required.
• Sedentary work exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

General Requirements

• Always maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive friendly courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with AFP Corporation dba Downtown Orlando MarriottStandards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing nametags.
• Comply withAFP Corporation dba Downtown Orlando Marriott Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information data etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Duties & Functions

Fundamental Requirements:

• Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of cash flow statements management of receivables payables cash balances control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance withAFP Corporation dba Downtown Orlando Marriott
• Center established guidelines. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
• Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with the calculation of return on capital improvements gathering support and monitoring the bid process and ensuring proper upkeep of the property by evaluating scope of work and specifications.
• Ensure hotels compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits leases contracts legal agreements and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Aid management in enforcing compliance on all these items.
• Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels financial objectives.
• Ensure that all balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliations are reconciled on a timely basis.
• Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing cash handling disbursements inventories hotel assets master keys payroll and employee records.
• Continually focus on training and development programs for the Accounting associates to cultivate the brightest and best talent within the industry.
• Ensure implementation and completion of all Accounting Key Competencies both management and hourly.
• Hire train supervise and develop staff including coaching counseling and discipline.
• Maintain compliance withAFP Corporation dba Downtown Orlando Marriottstandards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
• Ensure the proper utilization maintenance and periodic upgrades of all equipment.
• Direct or prepare all financial reports in accordance withAFP Corporation dba Downtown Orlando Marriott requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines.
• Conduct and/or attend and contribute to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor hotels compliance in meeting required report deadlines and due dates and react accordingly.
• Monitor the accurate production of the hotel daily operating report.

Were anequal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.