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Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller assists the Controller in administering all financial activities of the hotel; implementing and monitoring effective controls and procedures, preparing accurate and prompt reports and analyses, and providing advice and input on financial decisions impacting the hotel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure all financial areas of the hotel, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Night Audit, and Payroll are all administered appropriately and effectively.
• Ensure proper controls are in place and monitored throughout the hotel to maximize profits or minimize losses by retaining revenues, reducing expenses and safeguarding hotel assets.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are in place and operating effectively, and that deviations of policies and procedures are reported to the General Manager and Corporate Office.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that efficient and accurate budget preparation with the full involvement of department heads is obtained.
• Provide analysis and support to all management staff as directed by the General Manager.
• Ensure financial areas of the hotel are operating effectively and efficiently.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate new personnel when needed.
• Participate in monthly department meetings, property MOD program and weekly staff meetings.
• Work with Controller to accurately complete payroll preparation, bi-weekly overtime report, and bi-weekly tip allocation report and distribute bi-weekly payroll checks to department heads.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel Accounting functions
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in sometimes high pressure situations
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Must possess basic computational ability, in order to accurately produce required reports
• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks in a short time period, and complete work assignments within deadline demands, despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
• Ability to participate in, and at times lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings