Hotel Financial Controller (PT)
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
The Financial Controller is a key hands-on role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for The Ivy Hotel Magdalena and the Spa. Working closely with the General Manager Managing Director ownership and department heads the Controller ensures that financial information is accurate timely and useful in guiding the operation.
This is an onsite part-time position of approximately 2025 hours per week. The schedule offers some flexibility but must accommodate month-end close payroll reporting deadlines and other time-sensitive needs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting for The Ivy Hotel Magdalena and the Spa
- Manage the monthly close and prepare accurate timely financial statements and management reports
- Prepare and review monthly profit and loss statements balance sheets cash-flow reporting and departmental financial results
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded properly supported and appropriately coded
- Complete and review bank credit card merchant processor and balance sheet reconciliations
- Oversee accounts payable accounts receivable cash receipts deposits and payment processing
- Review payroll entries labor reporting benefit allocations and related reconciliations
- Verify hotel restaurant and spa revenue reporting and investigate discrepancies
- Maintain accurate accounting for guest deposits gift certificates prepaid expenses accrued expenses fixed assets and deferred revenue
- Monitor cash flow and maintain effective cash-control procedures
- Prepare and file local taxes and ensure compliance with sales and use occupancy personal property and other applicable tax requirements
- Assist with annual budgets forecasts and financial projections
- Provide ownership and management with financial analysis related to revenue labor cost control and operating performance
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls reduce costs and improve profitability
- Maintain appropriate accounting policies procedures and internal controls
- Coordinate internal external and regulatory audits
- Serve as the primary liaison with outside accountants tax advisors banks insurance providers and other financial partners
- Support management ownership and department heads in meeting the propertys financial and strategic goals
- Complete additional accounting and financial projects as needed
Qualifications :
** Please note that a cover letter is required for consideration.**
- At least five years of hotel accounting experience
- Previous experience as a Controller Assistant Controller Accounting Manager or comparable senior accounting professional
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliation
- Demonstrated experience managing the monthly close and preparing financial statements
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Experience with accounting and payroll systems such as ADP or similar platforms
- Experience with hotel property-management systems; familiarity with OPERA is strongly preferred
- Experience with restaurant point-of-sale systems and multi-department hospitality accounting preferred
- Excellent financial knowledge and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized accurate and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field preferred
- CPA or hospitality accounting certification helpful but not required
This Is the Job for You If:
- You enjoy a hands-on role and are comfortable working in the details
- You understand the financial rhythms and requirements of a hotel
- You take pride in keeping accounts accurate reconciled and shipshape
- You identify discrepancies and follow them through to resolution
- You can explain financial information clearly to non-financial managers
- You enjoy working as part of a collaborative close-knit team
- You are flexible practical and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment
- You exercise sound judgment discretion and strong integrity
Additional Information :
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Retail and hospitality perks
- A high-quality daily staff meal
- Support for ongoing learning and development
- A collaborative supportive team environment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
We are a family-owned Relais & Châteaux property located on the stunning West Coast of Vancouver Island and have been creating world-renowned guest experiences since we opened in 1996.While situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the success of the Wickaninnish Inn ... View more