Hotel Complex Assistant Controller en Southern Management
Southern Management · College Park, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en College Park
GET TO KNOW THE HOTEL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND:
The Hotel at the University of Maryland (The Hotel) is a AAA 4-Diamond independent property located directly across the street from the main campus of the University of Maryland. The Hotel is a market leader in service and guest experience and the team is focused on delivering highly personalized service. The Hotel has 297 rooms with 24 suites and over 45,000 sq. ft. of event space handling events from 10 to 1,500. The Hotel's focus on culture creates an environment for team members to thrive and provides opportunities to grow responsibility and advance their careers which is part of our Southern Difference!
GET TO KNOW THE CAMBRIA COLLEGE PARK:
The Cambria is a 150-room hotel with over 1,300 square feet of meeting space. It is a Choice Hotels branded and franchised property but owned and operated by Southern. The hotel is the market leader for like-size properties delivering the highest quality rooms paired with superior service. A multi-year award winning property from Choice for the highest guest intent to return scores highlights the connection the property team has with its guests and the property enjoys a market-leading RevPAR position making it the clear choice of travelers in the College Park area.
GET TO KNOW SOUTHERN:
Southern Management is the largest privately owned property management company in the Mid-Atlantic region. We own and manage apartment communities, hotels, mixed-use and commercial properties, but our business is people. We empower our team members to do the right things, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Be part of something worthwhile. Be part of the Southern Difference. Join our team!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Assistant Controller is a critical accounting leader for the Hotel and as such, needs to be a culture-focused, strong leader with excellent functional and leadership skills and experience. Our Complex Assistant Controller will work directly with closely with department heads, the Assistant Controller, General Manager and Complex Controller to teach, guide and develop the team so that all are advancing in their skills and providing proper information to complete required accounting functions. Strong training and communication skills along with a desire to continue to learn and grow are essential for this role.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
- Responsible for assigned phases of accounting for The Hotel at the University of Maryland and Cambria College Park; primarily supporting the Complex Controller
- Manage daily accounting functions, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger activity for both hotels
- Post daily bank activity to ensure timely and accurate cash tracking; complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly
- Review daily final figures from PMS imports into the ProfitSword accounting system
- Oversee purchase order process and support department heads through direct training, meetings and follow-up
- Reconcile weekly folio exchange room charges between hotels, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
- Process credit applications for direct billing and set up vendors for all departments
- Troubleshoot all guest disputes pertaining to group or advanced individual billing
- File hotel occupancy and sales taxes with the appropriate state and county agencies in a timely and accurate manner
- Support budget and forecast processes as needed by providing historical analysis and assisting with variance reporting
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the financial statements.
- Act as backup for the Assistant Controller responsible for revenue, cash receipts, and AR ledger management
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Complex Controller, General Manager, or Southern Management Director of Accounting
JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Sound leadership and managerial skills
- Proficient in financial systems and hotel property management systems (e.g., ProfitSword, Opera, Delphi, etc).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and hotel-specific accounting practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
