Hotel Controller (Hilton/Hotel exp preferred)
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.
Fundamental 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.