Controller - Embassy Suites Atlanta Buckhead
The Embassy Suites Atlanta Buckhead is currently hiring a Hotel Controller! This position will be responsible for supervising and directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Serves as a financial advisor to Hotel Management and Ownership.
What will I be doing?
• Serve as strategic business partner and financial advisor to hotel management and ownership, area management and corporate offices.
• Assist and advise department heads with the interpretation and analysis of financial data, recommending courses of action to maximize hotel profitability.
• Direct and administer all financial operations of the hotel to include, but not limited to, asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, hotel-wide budget and forecasting, team management, and meeting participation and facilitation.
• Monitor and approve purchases (Birchstreet), salaries and expenses of the hotel.
• Provide financial oversight of the capital expenditure bid / RFP management process.
• Accountable for budgets and forecasts/projections as required (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or on Corporate/Owner’s requests) and all hotel financial reporting to department heads, hotel management, corporate office, and owners in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Hilton guidelines.
• Demonstrate understanding of Management Agreement and related fee implications.
• Monitor property cash flow and oversee all owner contributions or distributions
• Manage CAPEX BID/RFP process and respond to inquiries related to fixed asset management
• Work with shared services center on month-end close process in order to deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting.
• Collaborate with SSCs and service provider
• Direct and approve escalated issues experienced with shared services center and third-party service providers (outsourcing provider, auditors, state and local tax authorities, banks) to ensure consistency, quality and timeliness of information and requests.
• Ensure that all licenses, permits, and insurance policies are current and are in compliance with local, state, and Federal laws. Monitor all contracts and agreements and advise hotel management of the terms, conditions and benefits
• Hire, manage and evaluate Operations Finance team members at the hotel(s).
• Ensure hotel is in compliance with Corporate Policies (SPI’s) and governmental rules and regulations.
• Report irregularities and non-compliant situations to General Manager and RFD or VP-US Operations Finance as required by corporate guidelines.
• Cooperate with Internal/External audits. Implement agreed upon recommendation.
• Build competence and engagement among relevant employees through training, best practice sharing, recognition and rewards, and other professional development opportunities.
• Support and foster an environment receptive of change in response to corporate initiatives and special projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by General Manager.
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations on property and follow the correct procedures when required.
What are we looking for?
● Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing.
● Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence in order to motivate and influence others.
● Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
● Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with core strategic goals.
● Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems; ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate.
● Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
● Ability to collaborate with others and act in an objective manner in order to effectively solve problems and stay on track towards accomplishing organizational goals.
● Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage details through to completion and ensure project deadlines are met.
● Hilton is in the hospitality industry, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times
Required
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong level of proficiency in Excel
• Ability to assemble, analyze, understand integrated spread sheets and complex technical information
• Prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
Preferred
● In depth knowledge of GAAP
● Knowledgeable of PeopleSoft ERP/General Ledger application.
● Knowledgeable of other Hyperion applications (HFM, Essbase, MFM, FDM, etc.)
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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