Controller

Hilton Charlotte Uptown has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional as Controller. The Controller will lead and manage all areas of the Hotel Accounting department in a fast-paced city center environment. This role will focus on operation profitability, preparation of accurate financial records; coaching and guiding team members in the Accounting department, overseeing Accounting systems and internal controls, ensuring compliance with all federal and local regulations and safeguarding property assets.

The role is a member of the Executive Committee which champions, develops and implements hotel-wide strategies that deliver guest experiences to exceed the expectations of guests, team members, owners and Hilton.

The Controller is responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources contributing towards optimizing hotel financial performances; provides timely and accurate financial information; and ensures that the hotel operates within all related local and corporate policies and procedures and under the terms of the franchise agreement and any other applicable agreements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and administers all financial operations of the hotel including, but not limited to asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, hotel-wide budget and forecasting, department management, and meeting participation and facilitation.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead and coach others; advocates sound financial/business decision making;
• Hires, trains and supervises the Finance/Accounting team's performances including,
• Executes a business plan that is aligned with the hotel and brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.
• Engages in creative strategic planning and practical decision making to improve profitability, including estimating costs and benefits, and exploring new business opportunities.
• Prepares annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports in accordance with company/corporate guidelines.
• Monitors and approves all sales, contracts, purchases, payroll guidelines, and expenses of the hotel.
• Conducts financial analysis to identify market trends, financial data variances, and operational opportunities for improvement.
• Monitors and manages cash flow, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, and prepares monthly cash flow statements based on forecasted earnings.
• Oversees payroll processing and ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Tracks capital asset purchases for external reporting and calculating the FF&E reserve.
• Coordinates with department heads to develop cost-control initiatives and maximize operational efficiency.
• Prepares and submits all required reports within specified timeframes per corporate guidelines. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, etc.Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts each month per corporate guidelines and review any accounts problem and adjust entries to the general ledger.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience of minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting (with at least 5 years in a leadership role) within the hospitality industry.
• Prior Controller experience, preferably at a full-service major brand hotel
• Excellent computer proficient (Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook) as well as required hotel-specific systems and accounting/financial software, including but not limited to Micros, OnQ and ProfitSage
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the hospitality industry
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and present financial information to leadership at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and make informed decisions
• Ability to perform job functions independently as well as the ability to create a positive team atmosphere with others

Hilton Charlotte Uptown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to tracey.milcarek@hiltoncharlotteuptown.com or call 704-331-4311 to let us know the nature of your request.