Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description

Supervise and coordinate the accounting operations in the hotel to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent reporting in accordance with policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Assist and support the Director of Finance in maintaining control over income, expenses, and the assets and liabilities of the hotel. The position is responsible for the daily operation of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, income journals, general cashiering, taxes, and internal controls. May recommend and implement operational changes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashier, and night audit employees; interview, recommend hiring, train, develop, empower, schedule, coach, and counsel; recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews; resolve problems; provide open communications; and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Supervise the daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with the SOPs and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate.
• Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management.
• Assist in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes, and other financial reports to provide support, thus ensuring accurate, timely information is available for management and owners.
• Train, monitor, and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial and cash controls and information flow throughout the other departments in the hotel to ensure compliance, accurate records, and minimize liabilities, losses, and expenses.
• Resolve problems and ensure maintenance of the accounting systems and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyze and be familiar with tenant, lease, and rent reports, and ensure the hotel is in compliance with hotel leases and management contracts.
• Has a fiduciary responsibility to company and management.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Finance in his or her absence.