Controller - DoubleTree by Hilton Syracuse

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Controller administers all financial activities of the hotel; implements and monitors effective controls and procedures, prepares accurate and prompt reports and analysis, and provides advice and input on financial decisions impacting the hotel.

Works directly with the General Manager and other Executive Committee members on operational issues and ensures financial goals of the hotel are met.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure the financial impact of all business decisions is properly addressed wherever applicable.
• Plan, direct and implement strategies that allow the accurate, timely and objective reporting of financial data.maintain sound internal control systems to protect company assets.
• Direct preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts; monthly, quarterly and annual reports to summarize and forecast hotel revenues, expenses and earnings.
• Arrange for audits of hotel accounts.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates.
• Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, good will and a positive attitude in each and every encounter.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field
• Minimum 2 years' experience leading hotel Accounting functions
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in sometimes high pressure situations
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Some travel may be required
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Must possess basic computational ability, in order to accurately produce required reports
• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks in a short time period, and complete work assignments within deadline demands, despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
• Ability to participate in, and at times lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.

The starting salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,000 based on experience.

Location Description

6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, New York 13057 Just off I-90 in east Syracuse, we're within 15 minutes of Destiny USA shopping, Syracuse University, and the famous Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. We'll pick you up from Syracuse Hancock International Airport in our free shuttle -- it's a six-mile ride from our hotel. Relax by the heated indoor pool and on your room's private balcony.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time. Lift approximately fifteen (15) pounds
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, ten-key calculator, printers, multi-line phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed