[Hiring] Regional Controller @Schulte Hospitality Group

Role Description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands-on Regional Controller to join our team!

• Oversee accounting functions with the corporate accounting team
• Oversee month-end close processes including balancing, timely upload of all month-end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
• Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager, and other property level managers
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and research on financial questions as appropriate
• Complete, review and/or cash projections for hotel/reits. Effectively communicate cash needs to ownership
• Lead, direct, and manage senior staff accountants and staff accountants
• Perform analysis of budget-to-actual variations and ensure accuracy of financial results
• Direct monthly forecasting and annual budget process as needed
• Oversee month-end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing, and related worksheets
• Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
• Ensure compliance with SOX compliance requirements
• Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax requirements
• Oversee Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding
• Assist in creating and implementing internal audit SOPs and standards
• Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, review of aging, and follow-up with OPS VP
• Assist with external audit requests ensuring timeliness with all requests
• Ensure that property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
• Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
• Communicate with ownership on operational results and cash needs
• Monthly financial package
• Monthly owner reporting
• Monthly department reporting
• Trend and metric analysis
• Analyze data and make recommendations to Accounting
• Ad hoc reports as requested
• Development of budget planning tools
• Produce monthly forecast reporting
• Develop best practices around forecasting for hotel teams
• Track forecast accuracy by hotel
• Coordination of new hotel historical data into the various reporting systems
• ROI analysis on renovations and revenue enhancement projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Sr. Staff Accountant experience, or 5 years financial management experience
• Hotel experience helpful
• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required

Requirements

• Knowledge and deep understanding of all aspects of hotel operations
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills
• Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork with the ability to lead by example
• Builds morale and spirit while instilling an industry-leading guest service attitude in all associates
• Strong customer service orientation and skills with exceptional attention to detail
• "Hands-on" leadership approach to management and team development
• Able to prioritize Regional functions to meet all deadlines
• Executes all performance management, oversees recruitment & retention programs to include bonus program & annual reviews
• Well-versed in strategic planning and operational execution
• Excellent communicator and dynamic presenter
• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct with clear communication
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting required
• Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level
• Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows
• Meet all deadlines as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems used within Schulte Hospitality
• Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

Benefits

• Work Today, Get Paid Today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!