Hotel Controller Jobs

If you are looking for a team that brings out the best in each other, a team that has fun and are proud of their work - we want to hear from you. The Four Points by Sheraton - Kelowna Airport and Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna is currently looking for a Hotel Controller.

We are also on a bus route, with a stop just outside of the hotel, and are offering shared staff accommodation. Our complimentary shuttle also picks up our employees from the bus loop at UBCO

What will you be doing?

Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport and Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna is looking for a results-driven and confident Hotel Controller to manage and improve our financial performance. The Hotel Controller will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, and implementation and oversight of all activities relating to the financial aspects of the Hotels in compliance with local tax laws and the Hotel’s SOPs.

Your strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency as a Hotel Controller will aid our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills. The noteworthy Hotel Controller should streamline our accounting functions and operations, provide financial analysis and reports, train staff on business finance issues, promote regulatory compliance, and drive income generation.

• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, preparing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide input into own and other department’s financial goal setting process
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Manage accounting support personnel
• Review/reconcile inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Provide technical support and advice on property management systems
• Other duties, as required
• Support, recommend and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast/budget process
• Review and recommend modifications to other property systems and processes to improve financial results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Monitoring internal controls and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks
• Works closely with other functional leaders at the property to ensure financial targets and metrics are met
• Verify guest ledger and advance deposits ledger and related transactions
• Present financial operating metrics results to other department leads
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Preparing and analyzing financial reports, reconciling daily revenues & settlements, processing accounts payables, processing property payroll, inventory management and controls, maintaining and reconciling property ledgers and processing month-end close procedures
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance

What are we looking for?

• A post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Prior hotel accounting experience preferred
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• CPA designation (or equivalent) is an asset
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals, with proficiency in accounting software
• Knowledge of Lightspeed & PEP preferred
• Familiarity with Payworks payroll system
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restriction

Perks

• Employee discounts on accommodations, dining, Marina, and Heath & Wellness services at our sister properties (Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort and Eldorado Marina, and Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Room for growth and development.
• World-wide accommodation and dining discounts with Marriott and Hilton Brands
• Staff Accommodation
• An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Four Points family!

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