Financial Controller

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

The Finance Controller will be responsible for preparing the company's financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements, and assisting in compliance audits and monitoring internal controls to ensure correct job performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and distributes Daily Flash Report plus ensure daily deposit of cash receipts and credit card receipts, along with issuing deposit slips for pick-up.
• Ensure daily deposit of cash receipts and credit card receipts, along with issuing deposit slips for Loomis pick-up.
• Prepare Change Fund for Front Desk and cashier banks. Order change as necessary.
• Complete Income Audit checklist.
• File documents, statements, letters, etc., and prepare responses.
• Review Guest request, copies of folios, billing corrections, etc.
• Follow-up with Travel agent re: commission check request.
• Direct billing as follows: 1) bill to customer daily; 2) process payment checks; 3) adjustments if necessary.
• Supervise filing system for dead folios/reservations, registration slip and correspondence.
• Maintain Personnel files.
• Issue emergency payment checks if necessary.
• Process credit applications.
• Prepare and distribute P/R analysis.
• Hotel: Code invoices. Tabulate multiple invoices and verify with statements.
• Process payment checks.
• Balance A/R aging reports, including trade-out.
• Restaurant: Prepare and distribute semi-monthly flash report.
• Pay all taxes due.
• Supervise inventory record keeping. Do inventory audit if necessary. Complete extensions as necessary.
• Calculate and pay rent where applicable.
• Prepare group insurance eligibility list and calculate and pay premium.
• Calculate and pay management fees.
• Prepare G/L for financial reports.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Restaurant: Preliminary F/S issued by 5th working day of the month.
• Prepare P/L variance analysis as required.
• Calculate and fund FF&E reserve.
• Prepare key indicators report.
• Prepare supporting work sheets for assets, liabilities accounts.
• Do cost efficiency analysis - make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in preparing coming year's operation budget (due in November).
• Assist in preparation of the Capital Improvement Budget.
• Evaluate current year performance. Provide constructive suggestions.
• Assists in preparing schedules for external auditors, managing the Accounting Department, and providing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred.
• Master’s Degree and/or CPA is a plus.
• 5+ Years of overall combined Hospitality and Accounting experience with minimum 3 years being Hotel Accounting Management experience.
• Well organized, detail oriented with excellent follow-up.
• Ability to work under time pressures and extensive hours.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both internally and externally.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar accounting package is preferred.
• Prior experience with Outlook soft/BPC preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, current on technology expertise.
• Excellent financial modeling, project management and strategic thinking skills with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Familiarity with basic accounting procedures.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work under time pressures and extensive hours.
• This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.