Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Preparation of month end closing, including, but not limited to:
2. Oversee monthly completion of cost transfers and compilation of inventories
3. Prepare and post journal entries
4. Review preliminary financial statements with Controller and department managers
5. Conduct monthly financial reviews
6. Prepare month end reports
7. Reconciliation of the balance sheet
8. Preparation/Review of the daily revenue report and daily labor report
9. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the accounting staff
10. Assist staff and other departments with accounting questions and issues
11. Assist with annual budgeting process
12. Assist with monthly revenue and labor forecasts
13. Assist with special reporting and analysis projects
14. Comply with PCI standards
15. Perform other various tasks as needed
16. Attend all monthly and required meetings
17. Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
18. Participate in the preparation of the annual audit
19. Support the long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the hotels strategic/business plan, especially to improve the overall performance

Other:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Participate in required department and property meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by ownership or management company.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must have strong financial competence, ideally within a hotel environment
• Must be able to perform in a highly confidential environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficient with Accounting software programs
• Must have strong computer skills
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written
• Must be highly detailed oriented and produce
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must always ensure a teamwork environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Exceptional time management and communication skills
• Great interpersonal, leadership and problem solving skills essential
• Be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment; demonstrating both the autonomy and collaboration skills needed to advance the organization's purpose and the leadership to inspire confidence of all internal and external stakeholders

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat)
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat)
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College degree preferred

Experience

• 5 years of accounting experience required
• Minimum 1year hotel accounting experiencerequired
• Minimum 2 years customer service experience preferred

​​​​​​​Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad’s standards.

Attendance:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance / tardies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Ownership:

This job opportunity for employment is being made available by Grand Pacific Hotel Services, L.P., the owner and the employer of all associates working at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the owner or operator of Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the direct or indirect employer or joint employer of any associates working at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International does not control, govern or regulate any aspect of recruitment or employment at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not responsible for any aspect of your application, candidacy, or employment at the resort, nor shall Marriott International be liable for the data collection, use and privacy practices of the Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s owner or operator.