Financial Controller for Boutique Hotel in SC

Position : Financial Controller Location : South Carolina (SC), United States Salary : $90,000 per year Bonus : 20% of base salary Relocation Package : $7,000 Temporary Housing : 30 days

About the Company : We are a boutique hotel located in beautiful South Carolina, known for our exceptional service and unique guest experiences.

Our establishment caters to travelers seeking an intimate and luxurious atmosphere, providing them with personalized services and a memorable stay.

We are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests, and we are now seeking a talented Financial Controller to join our team.

Job Summary : As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our boutique hotel.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and driving financial performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and experienced financial professional with a strong background in the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting : Prepare and analyze accurate financial reports, including monthly statements, budgets, and forecasts.

Provide timely and insightful financial analysis to senior management and department heads to support decision-making processes.

Internal Controls : Establish and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard hotel assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Monitor and audit financial transactions to identify and mitigate risks.

• Budgeting and Forecasting : Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with department heads. Monitor performance against budget, investigate variances, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Financial Analysis : Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, including revenue and cost analysis, profitability assessments, and performance metrics.

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to optimize financial performance.

• Cash Flow Management : Oversee cash flow planning and ensure sufficient funds are available for daily operations. Manage banking relationships, monitor cash balances, and implement effective treasury management practices.
• Cost Control : Implement cost control measures to optimize operational efficiency and maximize profitability. Review and analyze expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with department heads to implement strategies.
• Audit and Compliance : Coordinate annual external audits and provide required financial documentation to auditors. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including tax filings, licensing, and reporting obligations.
• Team Management : Supervise and mentor a small team of finance professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to foster professional development and achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role within the hospitality industry, preferably in a boutique hotel or upscale resort.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficient in using financial software and systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, ERP systems).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Benefits :

• Competitive salary of $90,000 per year.
• Performance-based bonus of 20% of base salary.
• Relocation package of $7,000 to assist with moving expenses.
• Temporary housing for 30 days to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Opportunity to work in a unique and upscale boutique hotel environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within the organization.

Overview

Opportunity : Engineer

Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards while treating guests in a warm and friendly manner.

Potential Career Path

Engineering Supervisor - Chief Engineer - Area Chief Engineer

Essential Functions

• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs.
• Repair furniture.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventative maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Work as a bell attendant in the event of staffing shortages or during peak check in / out periods.
• Follow Service Recovery Guidelines.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and Trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer / maintenance experience or equivalent training required.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational / Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.

Job Details

Description

What You’ll Do :

Looking to get a start in the Food & Beverage industry? Hate the idea of sitting behind a desk all day? As a Steward, you’ll be staying active on your feet providing support and assistance to the rest of the service team.

Here are some of the daily tasks you’ll be responsible for :

• Sorting and washing dirty and used dishes and utensils.
• Replacing washed dishes and utensils in storage areas.
• Helping in keeping the general restaurant area sanitary and clean (i.e. sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning tables).

Where You’ve Been :

We’re looking for someone with a high school diploma or equivalent. While previous food and beverage experience is a plus, it is not required.

What we really want is someone capable of thinking on their feet and able to keep up in high-pressure situations. If that sounds like you, go ahead and apply.

When You’re Here :

This probably goes without saying but you’ll be on your feet a lot. There will be occasions when you may be carrying / lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending / twisting, climbing stairs and more.

You also must be able to accommodate varying schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. But wait, there’s a great upside : in exchange for your flexibility, we offer excellent pay, hotel discounts, F&B discounts and the opportunity to be part of an anything-but-standard growing hotel company.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Required

1 year : Back of House (Kitchen)

1 year : Mopping

1 year : Dishwashing

Licenses & Certifications

The Wurzak Hotel Group is seeking a Hotel Controller for a landmark hotel in the Philadephia region.

We are seeking an accomplished professional who is eager to be an active member of their hotel's executive team. As such, this is an onsite (not remote) role.

This team member will be responsible for the accounting & financial reporting, as well as a key leader in developing business process improvements.

They will...

Oversee day-to-day accounting functions for the hotel :

• Complete month-end close
• Reconcile invoices, bank accounts, and balance sheets
• Manage credit card payments, cash, and bank deposits.
• Contribute to forecasts, budgets, and financial analysis.

Manage compliance :

• Ensure that payment terms comply with all corporate and hotel contracts.
• Ensure that statutory and fiscal reporting requirements are satisfied, including permits and licenses.

Support financial strategy and process improvement :

• Partner with operations to ensure accounting policies and procedures are adhered to, including using and implementing systems / software applications.
• Assist in the establishment, documentation, and maintenance of Standard Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our finance and accounting operations.
• Function as a key strategic member of the hotel executive team, giving insight and support to improve financial results.

Qualifications :

• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week.
• Prior hotel accounting experience is required - Hilton brand experience a huge plus
• A love of analyzing and spotting patterns in financial data, and working with the leadership teams to optimize finance workflows
• A heart for guest service
• Experience with any of the following systems is a plus : OnQ, M3 Accounting System, Aloha POS, Paychex.

Must be proficient in Excel and Outlook.

Who We Are

Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) is a Philadelphia-based owner, developer, and operator of premium branded full-service, extended stay, and focus service hotels.

WHG’s core expertise is its unique ability to develop and operate hotels and food and beverage outlets in an entrepreneurial manner maximizing returns on the investment and developing long-term relationships with our guests.

WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage because of our talented team members create value through tireless innovation, a tight focus on operational details, and uncompromised guest satisfaction.

Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region's top hospitality companies.

Set up and clear tables, stock all service stations and assist food servers with table service to ensure total guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Quickly clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. Promptly and consistently reset all serviceware as prescribed.

2. Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment including silverware, linen and condiments.

3. Serve guests with beverages, breads and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary.

4. Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.

5. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

6. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to pitch-in and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware. Ability to grasp, lift and / or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs.

through a crowded room. Ability to move or push goods on a hand cart / truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction :

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff.

It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances.

Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits :

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance.

You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and / or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security :

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE :

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties.

Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise;

each associate remains, at all times, an at will associate.