Mountain Lodge

Controller

GENERAL SUMMARY

 

This position will manage all Accounting and Financial Department functions as well as develop and implement financial policies and procedures that will enhance the corporate image and insure hotel’s growth.  Experience with a broad range of financial, accounting and administrative activities to include, strategic thinking and planning skills, leading business planning, budgeting and reporting at the senior level.  Proven ability to look at both the “big picture” and the “detail picture” of a business issue or problem with a track record of leadership and success in financial reporting, analysis and business decision-making.  Develop and implement financial strategies, objectives, and business plans, such as financial performance targets, policies, and specific programs to achieve the hotel’s overall strategic and operating goal.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards and GAAP.  Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.

 

Administers and maintains all company accounting records including the books of original entry, supporting analysis of accounts and schedules.  Prepares monthly financial statements (statement of earnings, balance sheet, statement of retained earnings and statement of changes in financial position) and related financial analysis. 

 

Evaluates all areas of the company for profit control and audits for procedure compliance and profitability.  Designs, implements, and monitors the annual corporate plan with the assistance of the departmental managers.  Designs, implements and coordinates forecasts of sales and operating expenses.  Analyzes and approves capital expenditures. 

 

Directs and monitors all functions of the Finance Department, including hiring; reviews and oversees the employment process of all financial personnel.  Responsible to see that all NH accounting policies and procedures are properly followed and implemented as according to GAAP. (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) 

 

Provides analysis and makes financial recommendations on all top management decisions.  Reviews and maintains written policies, standards and procedures for Accounting/Finance Department.

 

Complete assigned Balance Sheet Reconciliations.  Supervise and assist in resort audits (internal and external).  Coordinates and evaluates all new or additional software, files as well as any changes to such that impact financial requirements.

 

 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

May perform other related duties as required.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 

The individual must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA certification is a plus.  Five (5) years of accounting and finance experience a practical experience in the hospitality industry.  Individual must have a minimum of two (2) years hotel experience. 
The individual must be detail-oriented, ability to plan and organize and to set priorities in order to meet deadlines. 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

 

Position reports to: General Manager

Position supervises: Accounts Receivable Agent, Accounts Payable/General Cashier/Receiver, Payroll

Position regularly interfaces with: Accounting staff, Executive Committee, hotel managers, hotel associates, corporate staff, hotel guests/visitors, vendors, hotel ownership.

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