Hotel Financial Controller

Company Description

 At The Sydney Boulevard Hotel, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion.

Join a team where you can create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued. Make it your next move.

We are excited to share that our hotels will be joining one of the world’s leading hospitality brands, bringing enhanced experiences and exclusive benefits to our guests and team. Join us as we embark on this exciting new chapter with a global leader in hospitality.

Job Description/Purpose

 This position is responsible for the overall financial management of the Hotel including financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Accounting & Finance

• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department

• Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions

• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget

• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies

• Prepare annual and end-of-month reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses

• Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts

• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions

·         Preparing financial plans for unforeseen circumstances and ensuring stability.

• Ensuring that records and accounting accurately reflect financial operations and asset management.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements

• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures

• Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives

• Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues

• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements

• Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports when required

• Identify and develop team members with potential

• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team

• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism

• Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business

• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities 

• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management 

• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times 

• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures 

• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

Qualifications & Competencies

 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

• Additional certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an advantage

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity

• Understanding of state and federal legislation for tax, superannuation, long service leave and National Employment Standards

•  High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumen

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systems

• Fully conversant in  accounting principles  and financial regulation standards

Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication and customer contact skills

• Results and service oriented with an eye for details

• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations

• A team player & builder

• A motivator & self-starter

• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times