[Hiring] Regional Controller @HVMG

Role Description

As the Regional Controller with HVMG, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of our hotel operations. This role will support our Hotels and Regional Controller Team in the preparation, review, and distribution of all financial statements.

• Resolve accounting issues and communicate proper procedures to hotels and to the centralized accounting staff.
• Work with internal and external auditors to complete audits as needed.
• Review, analyze, modify, and implement efficient and effective general accounting processes.
• Ensure all monthly Hotel Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with standards, reviewed for accuracy, and distributed in a timely manner.
• Review Profit & Loss Statements for accuracy; research any entries or results that appear inaccurate or create significant variance with planned or historical results.
• Produce monthly financial reports in accordance with Hotel Management Agreement and HVMG established deadlines.
• Assist Regional Controller with research related to requests made by owners and other key stakeholders.
• Work with takeover teams for the smooth transition of new properties into the system, including verifying accuracy of mapping and reviewing inherited balance sheets and bank accounts.
• Work with Staff accountants to review and prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations; ensure reconciliations are accurately completed and can be explained to key stakeholders.
• Produce weekly and monthly cash forecasts; ensure hotel has adequate funds at all times.
• Review all accounts payable invoices at hotel level for reasonableness and accuracy before posting.
• Review payroll upload files at hotel level for accuracy before posting.
• Assist Regional Controller with fixed asset additions for proper coding and update depreciation schedules.
• Prepare and process for payment all operational tax returns for the hospitality operations within their portfolio.
• Work with properties to maintain a Critical Date List database of all licenses, business permits, contracts, leases, and other legal obligations.
• Reconcile CAM fees on an annual basis and communicate required changes to tenants, ownership, and third-party managers.
• Review credit card fees and bank fees for reasonableness.
• Review credit card chargebacks on a monthly basis for reasonableness.
• Implement annual property review procedure with GM’s to assure proper front office and POS system collections for sales and occupancy taxes.
• Identify, resource, lead, and solve opportunities within the team and across key systems to make accounting functions and processes more efficient.
• Approach all encounters with clients and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with HV standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Comply at all times with HV standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with a degree in business required, preferably in finance or accounting.
• 2 to 5 years of hospitality industry experience either corporate/regional or on-property related experience and training.
• Experience in closing multiple hotels in a centralized environment using Sage Intacct or equivalent systems.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, ProfitSword Suites, and Hotel Effectiveness.
• Extensive knowledge of financial statement preparation, accounts payable, payroll, and income audit back-of-house hospitality systems.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio.
• Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time options).
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period.
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts.