The Fairmont Hotel Hiring for Financial Controller at Washington, DC  Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE

Assist and support the Director of Finance in the achievement of the Division’s goals and the maintenance of adequate internal controls over all areas of hotel operations. Ensure timely completion of all reports generated by accounting team. Enforce the maintenance of Ala Moana policies and procedures as they apply to the hotel operation.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

20% Manage day to day finance operations, prepare all month-end and year-end reports, including tax reporting packages. Maintain the books of accounts for owners and the Company.

15% Prepare and coordinate monthly forecasts and outlooks, including, but not limited to, quarterly reforecasts for owner and any similar reports for the Company.

15% Prepare budget forms and assist the Director of Finance in the completion of the entire budget packages.

15% Review financial reports in accordance with reporting calendars and insure that all reports are submitted on a timely basis.

10% Provide guidance and supervision to all accounting employees. Recommend training necessary or provide training for specific tasks to accounting team.

15% Prepare general ledger journals, maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and perform other general and administrative functions as may be required.

5% Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external and internal auditors in the completion of their field work. Assist the Director of Finance in the completion and implementation of all audit recommendations.

5% Handle the administration of all bank accounts, ensures bank resolutions are updated, and prepare treasury reports.

OTHER

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards which have been established by the hotel from time to time is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
• Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with the hotel rules and regulations for the safe efficient operation of the hotel facilities.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess intermediate computer skills.
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups to managers, clients, customers, and ownership.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other applicable computer systems required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

QUALIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 5 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Ala Moana by Mantra does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment information and inquiries: Zachariah Rivera – Talent and Culture Manager, Human Resources at 808-944-4390 or [email protected]