This is a family owned and operated company with a dynamic and friendly team. The Hotel Financial Controller has a significant amount of autonomy and flexibility in a diversified and inclusive work environment. This function is for an individual who is inquisitive, excited about changes and tackling new tasks or projects, and will thrive in a fast-moving environment. The position is located in the Handlery Union Square Hotel property in San Francisco, California, with travel to and oversight of the Handlery Hotel San Diego accounting department.
JOB SUMMARY
The Hotel Financial Controller for Handlery Hotels, Inc. plays a crucial role in directing the accounting and control functions of the Handlery Union Square Hotel (HUSH) and the Handlery Hotel San Diego (collectively, the Hotels). The role will be responsible for all financial aspect of the Hotels; including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, maintaining the integrity of the management information system of the Hotels, maintaining strong control procedures, and special projects as assigned by the General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) across the Hotels. This position is part of the Hotel Executive team and reports directly to the HUSH General Manager, while maintaining a direct line of communication with the Corporate CFO.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Hotel Accounting and Finance:
Lead the accounting team and all accounting and finance functions.
Monitor and analyze financial performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, risks and opportunities and advise the General Manager of the Hotel.
Direct communication with the Corporate Chief Financial Officer to keep them apprised of activity in the Hotels.
Collaborate with all departments to optimize revenue, control costs, and maximize profitability.
Manage the budget process with the department heads and General Manager, including reviewing forecasts and budgets compared to actual results on a monthly basis.
Maintain consistent and effective policies, systems, and control procedures at the Hotels.
Provide leadership and guidance to the finance/accounting team, including coaching, training, and performance management.
Ensure all statutory and fiscal reporting requirement as satisfied.
Ensure all legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured.
Continuously monitor economic, social and governmental trends and policies to ensure the General Manager and Hotels’ executive teams are kept fully apprised of any implications that may affect the performance of the hotel in meeting its financial objectives.
Special Projects:
While the special projects addressed by this role will change over time, the immediate projects include the following:
Contract and cost analysis.
Internal audit special projects.
Document Management and organization.
Other
Regular in-office attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the Hotel and Corporate office’s facilities.
This role provides the opportunity to interact with all levels of staff, management, and vendors.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must be proficient in Microsoft office, outlook, and overall technology savvy.
Experience designing and operating a successful control environment.
Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Analytical thinker, be able to identify and define problems and extract information from data.
Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels of the Company.
Skilled project manager.
Problem solving skills.
Self-starter and able to work independently.
Proficient ability to detect errors or inconsistencies.
Must be a team-player and collaborative.
Organizational and detail-oriented skills are essential.
Physical Demands
Most work tasks are performed indoors. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the properties on a timely basis within two city blocks.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Travel to San Diego periodically and as needed.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education
Bachelor’s and/or associate degree in accounting, finance, or business is required.
Hospitality and Tourism Management educational training required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE), or equivalent (preferred but not required)
Experience
Eight years working experience in Finance and Accounting, and
A minimum of three years managing other team members in the hospitality industry.
No job description of a position can possibly include all duties, which may be requested by management or required by the property.