Controller

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Holiday Inn - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Virginia Beach, VA

Accommodation

About the position

The Controller position is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial data to the General Manager, Department Heads, and Corporate office, enhancing management effectiveness across departments in a hotel setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hotel financial management, exceptional attention to detail, and proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statement package in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Facilitate and prepare annual financial plan with General Manager and other department heads
• Supervise, hire and train accounting and night audit staff
• Approve direct bill applications
• Facilitate monthly credit meetings with sales and accounting staff
• Ensure all internal controls are being followed per Corporate office guidelines
• Assist in monthly inventory with food & beverage department
• Coordinate monthly surprise bank audits throughout hotel
• Review and approve bi-weekly payroll with Director of Human Resources
• Monitor and audit transactions in property management and point of sale systems
• Verify bank deposit to ensure validated amount matches reported amount on the Daily Managers Report
• File monthly taxes to the city, county and state as required
• Prepare & submit annual licenses as they expire
• Review payroll and revenue reports daily
• Approve and assign purchase order numbers
• Prepare monthly workbooks for declining balances, daily revenue and labor reports
• Maintain contract and lease files
• Prepare year-end files for Corporate review and tax preparation
• Prepare credit applications for new vendors
• Manager on Duty shifts as assigned
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years related experience and/or training
• Valid CPA license
• Valid Certified Management Accountant certification
• Experience in PeopleSoft

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hotel financial management
• Strong leadership skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance