Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports To: Director of Finance
Department: Accounting
Division: Accounting
Location: Hotel Monteleone
Summary
The Hotel Monteleone is seeking a Controller for its luxury hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. Candidates with a passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a rapport with the Finance team and other departments within the hotel.

• Plan, organize, lead and control different systems projects and implementations within the hotel and finance team.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and various bank and balance sheet reconciliations for the CFO and Director of Finance.

• Analize various systems, functions, and procedures within the finance area and hotel to identify and create methods to innovate and improve under the direction of the Director of Finance.
• Perform periodic control audits in various departments.

• Assist with preparation and distribution of monthly and yearly financial statements and statistical reports as needed.
• Assist the Director of Finance in preparation of all budgets and forecasts.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as requested.
• Maintain strict adherence to established internal controls and assist with annual external and governmental entity audits.
• Assist both the CFO and Director of Finance as requested.

C ompetency
To perform the Controller position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of month-end close process including, but not limited to, preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office projects including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with hotel PMS and POS systems, preferably Opera Cloud and Simphony.
• Strong understanding of financial and procurement systems.
• Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management degree with and three to five years of experience in a related hotel position.
• Experience working with UKG (Ultipro) is a plus.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States.

• Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional associate situations; respond promptly to associate needs; solicit associates' feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.

• Technical Skills - Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others

• Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics

• Interpersonal - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to the ideas of others and try new things

• Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings

• Team Work - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to the views of others; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; support team's efforts to succeed; recognize accomplishments of other team members

• Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; edit and proof work for spelling and grammatical errors; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; ability to read and interpret written information

• Change Management - Develop workable implementation plans; communicate changes effectively; build commitment and overcomes resistance; prepare and support those affected by change; monitor transition and evaluate results

• Leadership - Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively influence actions and opinions of others; inspire respect and trust; accept feedback from others; provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; give appropriate recognition to others; display passion and optimism; mobilize others to fulfill the vision

• Diversity - Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promote a harassment-free environment; build a diverse workforce

• Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold hotel's values

• Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support hotel's goals and values; benefit hotel through outside activities; respect diversity

• Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve hotel's goals; understand hotel's strengths & weaknesses; analyze market and competition; identify external threats and opportunities; adapt strategy to changing conditions

• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events

• Attendance and Punctuality - Consistently arrive at work on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time

• Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan

• Initiative - Volunteer readily; undertake self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and takes advantage of opportunities; ask for and offer help when needed

• Innovation - Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention

• Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explains reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions

• Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals

• Planning and Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans

• Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments

• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality

• Quantity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly

• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for an individual to successfully perform the duties and responsibility of the Controller position:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Guest focused

• Possess attention to detail

• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task

• Demonstrate willingness to work in a fast paced environment

• Be a Team Player

Math Ability

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

• Compute rate, ratio and percent

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• The position is located in an office setting where the temperature settings are controlled

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus

• Regularly sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel and talk or hear

• Frequently walk and reach with hands and arms

• Occasionally stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Safely navigate multiple flights of stairs

Updated 5/22/2024