Controller

Controller

The Controller is responsible for leading the financial success of our hotel. Much more than debits and credits, they champion financial planning through budgeting and forecasting; ensure compliance through auditing and controls; and teach and develop our teams to be future finance leaders. Collaboration with our Sales, Revenue, Operations, and third-party partners is key to success. They are responsible for leading and developing a team of managers and support staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including GAAP and USALI guidelines and various regulatory requirements in each market. This role encompasses strategic planning, policy development, audit compliance, owner and lender relations, and financial reporting. The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict, and have a thorough understanding of LINE and Saguaro policies, procedures and expectations. Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Oversee all finance operations for LINE DC.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting for properties, in collaboration with General Managers and Sales / Revenue Directors and assisting the Regional Director of Finance.
• Lead month end and year end processes, adhering to all applicable deadlines.
• Prepare support for annual audit and controls testing.
• Responsible for training and development of finance team and support staff.
• Communicate with management team regarding P&Ls, budgets, financial forecasts, etc.
• Report weekly, monthly, and annually on performance metrics, analytics, and variances.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of reporting of all balance sheet, banking, revenue, and expense details and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and operating procedures to provide guidance on efficiency, return on investment, and future success.
• Reconcile and file monthly, quarterly, and annual taxes and filings per statutory and jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to understand complex concepts and disseminate information in a palatable way depending upon the audience.
• Work closely with People Directors to ensure compliance with statutory and jurisdictional wage scales, pay, benefit rules, and CBA guidelines.
• Build strong partnerships with internal customers and outside vendors.
• Establish and maintain good communication and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel.
• Fulfill guest experience expectations and identify areas of opportunity in the way we approach our patrons through exceptional customer service standards.
• Must be courteous and gracious, always maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions.
• Maintain "open door" communication with employees.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Regional Director of Finance.

Knowledge, Requirements and Skills :

About our Brand :

More than a group of hotels, the LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. The LINE hotels are both reflective and responsiveshaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. The LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture.

Compensation : $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.