Financial Controller

Primary Responsibilities Accounting & Finance

• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department
• Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies
• Prepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses
• Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
• Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives
• Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
• Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team
• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities

• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

• MBA in Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management.
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with experience in managing and developing teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Experience in implementing and optimizing financial processes and controls
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and drive continuous improvement initiatives