Controller

Position: Controller

Pay range:  $90k - $105k

The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Seattle Airport-Southcenter is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee and manage the accounting processes for the hotel.  This “All Suites” hotel is nestled in the Southcenter Retail sector just 8 minutes from Seattle Tacoma International Airport.  Primarily a business travel hotel that also captures a portion of its guests via group contracts and weekend leisure travel. The DoubleTree Suites has an extraordinary staff, long tenured management team and a culture dedicated to first rate customer service and service delivery.

Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the accounting department, such as the preparation and management of the hotel financial budget, payroll, implementing and overseeing all activities related to the financial aspects of the property in compliance with local, state and federal tax laws and hotel Standard Operating Procedures.

This is a bonus eligible position.

This is a hands-on financial position requiring flexibility and an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously on an ongoing basis.

Reports To: General Manager

What you will be doing

Responsible for the property’s overall accounting and financial management and representing the finance department during daily and weekly meetings.

Responsible to support and work closely with the General Manager in reporting the financial health of the hotel through Monthly Operating statements by providing analysis and variance reports monthly, quarterly and annually along with presenting these reports and analysis to ownership.

Oversees all operations of the Accounting Department which is included but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, general ledger and balance sheets.

Demonstrate great leadership ability through the creation of a culture that is collaborative and inclusive by establishing and maintaining open, honest collaborative relationships with team members.

Oversee any and all internal, external regulatory audit processes.

Responsible for preparing, reviewing and presenting the hotel’s annual budget.

Responsible for verifying all financial reports and ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with local government regulations.

Able to prepare and submit management reports in a timely manner on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Able to effectively implement all accounting policies and procedures.

Able to ensure an accurate and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets and proactively assist with cost control measures when applicable.

Able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish departmental duties.

Work closely with all departments providing assistance in analysis of specific cost control opportunities by line item if necessary.

Monitors all local tax compliance that applies and ensuring that taxes are charged, collected and disbursed to the DOR correctly on an ongoing basis.

Track and maintain specific records of past, present and future capital expenditures along with the request for reimbursement from the lender held FF&E reserve.

Demonstrate knowledge of and utilize the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.

Any other number of tasks as necessary as assigned by the General Manager or Ownership.

Prerequisites:

Should possess a high knowledge and experience with Microsoft office applications such as Outlook, Word with a strong emphasis on Excel Spreadsheets and Workbooks.

Knowledge of Hotel PMS, POS and Accounting systems like On-Q PMS, Micros POS, and M3 Accounting system.

Excellent communications skills and a willingness to contribute efforts to all aspects of the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering operations when needed.

Possess excellent financial knowledge, analytical skills and well organized.

Willingness to work as an overall team member to help ensure continued growth and success of the hotel.

Education:

4-Year Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or similar.

Experience:

5 years of experience in financial management of day-to-day operations within the lodging industry.

Previous experience with Hilton Branded Assets a plus.

Benefits

For our FULL-TIME team members we offer:

Full Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription insurance

Basic Life Insurance (company paid)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Vacation time

For ALL team members:

Paid Sick leave

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted employee meals

Discounted Starbucks beverages (on-site)

Free parking

Go Hilton Team Member Travel benefit

EOE M/F/D/V/SO