Portland, Oregon
Hotel Controller (Hotel Experience required) Job Opening in Portland, Oregon - **Please note: previous Hotel experience is absolutely required for this position. Applicants without hotel experience will not be considered.
HIRING IN NOVEMBER 2017
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About Filament Hospitality:
Filament Hospitality is a full-service management company, specializing in urban lifestyle retreats and visionary destinations worldwide. With 15 hospitality locations, nation-wide, Filament is a growing organization looking for fresh, creative, and entrepreneurial minds to join the team.
In a city where fabrics repel rain, and anything with cuff counts as formal, the Grove will be a humble but stylish amalgam of design aesthetics. Much like the neighborhood which it is rising from, the Grove has a storied and colorful history and will be re-imagined and reborn in late you like to be a part of something that will set to redefine the city's lodging landscape?We're seeking a thorough, approachable, and dedicated Controller to provide great care towards our facility and our teams' well being. Our ideal candidate is excited about the challenge of a completely new project, and who wants to support an uncommon project with extraordinary people. Previous hotel experience is property is scheduled to be launched to the public in early Fall 2017, and this position will ideally be filled near the start of September.
About Grove Hotel Portland:
The Grove's design is a palette of Portland's past, present and future with subtle nods to Anglo-Japanese, American craftsman and modernist design movements. The casual air of the property inspires and connects with travelers who are looking for more meaningful experiences with their surroundings. Cool doesn't come in a can and we aren't fabricating anything. We are creating an environment that evokes a sense of ease and comfort for our travelers. Our team's mission is to steward exploration and enjoyment of our guests have a deep appreciation for great food, good wine, solid craftsmanship and design that matters. With this in mind we have created a property to meet and exceed those needs. Our restaurant and bars will be the cornerstone of the Grove, connecting with locals while enticing our out of town guests to revel in our inspired cuisine.
The Food & Beverage program will consist of three revenue centers: a full-service restaurant featuring hyper-seasonal cuisine, a roof top lounge & bar set in a space flooded with natural light and greenery and a classic American dive guest rooms capture minimalistic living with thoughtful design and the comfort of artfully mixed textures and warm colors. The details of the guest rooms are part of the pride of the property, from custom mill work to writing desks, luxurious bedding, and unique furnishing to the smartly designed Grove is all about our guests and connecting them with all that is Portland.
Qualifications: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements:
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience.
Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
Must have minimum five years? experience in hotel accounting or related field, including one year experience in supervisory position.
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Desired Skills/Aptitudes:
Ability to delegate authority and responsibility to subordinates and effectively supervise their functions.
Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flow.
Must have ability and experience to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with colleagues, staff owners and the public.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail oriented, organized and efficient.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Essential Physical Abilities:
Must be able to work well under pressure.
Must be flexible to work long, sometimes irregular hours.
Requires extensive reading and computation.
Occasionally required to handle and move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. over short distances.
Essential Job Functions:
To maintain professional discretion and confidentiality at all times, never discussing Accounting or Departmental Human Resources matters without prior knowledge of the Managing Director.
Directly manage accounting staff including, but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, supporting, disciplining and terminating employees directly accountable to this position.
To establish and enforce policies and procedures for all hotel Accounting, Payroll and Night Audit functions.
To control cash flow generated by Accounts Payable and Receivable, including authorization payments, and ensuring the timely collection of all bills due.
To review transmittals and journal entries to ensure accuracy and proper authorization.
To regularly review and update Accounting related control procedures in all departments, and report to the Managing Director any procedure snot being adhered to.
Train staff on all SOPs and ensure there is understanding and compliance.
To review and approve all documentation of Accounting procedures, including credit card reports; dailies; responses to credit card inquiries; chargeback; journal entries and preliminary financial statements.
To ensure accurate and efficient completion of month-end closing procedures, including preparing month-end journal entries; and generating reports and commentary.
To prepare monthly Flash Reports for the Corporate Office.
To assist the Managing Director to establish specifications for the development of annual departmental budgets, including the annual budget for the Accounting Department.
To continually monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure meeting operational standards while maintaining annual budget.
To follow all specifications to perform routine month-end accounting procedures, including scheduling and assisting with inventories; preparing journal entries; generating reports for corporate, and reconciling accounts to the General Ledger.
To follow all specified procedures to correctly handle cash.
To complete special projects, as requested by management or other department heads, meeting all pre-determined goals for quality and completion.
To promote and comply with all company policies and procedures.
To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
Focus on safety and the following of safe work practices by yourself and those under your direction. Including compliance with company safety standards, and state and local regulations that pertain to your department.
To ensure departmental safety training for all new Accounting, Payroll and Night Audit employees, before they begin to work.
To conduct regular departmental operations meetings, including monthly safety meetings.
To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
To implement and maintain backup and emergency procedures to ensure integrity of programs and data at all times.
To source and recommend training initiative for hotel staff.
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you.
Please send in your resume and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Portland, OR 97209
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
Controller: 2 years
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