Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino - Orlando, FL
posted 3 months ago
The Property Controller is a pivotal role within Westgate Resorts, responsible for overseeing all accounting functions related to resort operations, food and beverage (F&B), and retail, while ensuring the safeguarding of company assets. This position plays a crucial part in identifying value and cost-saving opportunities through diligent observations and analyses, as well as enforcing company policies. The Property Controller will report directly to Corporate Resort Accounting located in Orlando, while also maintaining a strong dotted-line responsibility to the resort's General Manager and F&B Manager. In this role, the Property Controller will engage in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual accounting tasks that are essential for the smooth operation of the resort. Daily responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and distribution of daily reports, balancing cash and credit card bank deposits, safeguarding cash, and participating in daily operations meetings. Weekly tasks involve validating accounts payable and payroll expenses, reviewing and approving financial reports, and providing a weekly Controller Report to Corporate Resort Accounting. Monthly duties encompass sharing month-end close responsibilities, distributing financial statements, performing financial analysis, and conducting surprise audits on cashier banks. Annually, the Property Controller will prepare operating and capital budgets, compile budgets into HOA format, and attend yearly HOA meetings to provide necessary accounting materials. Additionally, the Property Controller will carry supervisory responsibilities, which include the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the accounting department. This involves hiring and training property accounting staff, planning and assigning work, rewarding and disciplining team members, and addressing any complaints or problems that arise.