Controller in St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick

Additional Information

Job Number 25037400

Job Category Finance & Accounting

Location The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea Autograph Col, 184 Adolphus Street, St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick, Canada, E5B 1T7 VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, The Algonquin Resort. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

THE ROLE:

The Controller position is generally responsible for managing and all accounting functions and controls ensuring they are accurate, timely and comply with all related policies and procedures. Work with Hotel Management to facilitate achievement of hotel budget objective for total sales, profitability and return on investment, while maintaining company standards.

ACTIVITIES:

The duties and responsibilities for the Controller include, but are not limited to the following:

• To provide information to the Corporate Office as required;

• To assist in the preparation of the Hotel’s business plan;

• To provide budget information to determine operational targets and decisions;

• To analyse Hotels’ performance versus budget and investigate variances as required;

• To monitor operational expenditures in conjunction with approved budgets;

• To establish and maintain a system of internal controls and accounting which provides the most effective control over Hotels’ assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures in accordance with established procedures;

• Ensure that Brand procedures and programs are adhered to and monthly Brand reporting completed;

• To accurately post revenues and expenditures;

• To reconcile all supplier accounts, to post all payables, and to pay vendors in accordance with due dates and cash flow projections;

• To monitor city ledger and guest ledger transactions, and to collect all receivables on a timely basis;

• To set up, track, record, and process all payrolls; to handle related HR and benefit matters as required;

• To manage month-end accounting processes including account reconciliations, inventories, accruals and balance sheet analysis;

• To ensure the Hotels’ necessary licences and renewals are in accordance with the local laws;

• To ensure the accuracy of night audit transactions and monitor their adherence to proper procedures;

• To ensure timely distribution of all daily reports;

• Establish and maintain a proper filing system for all documents related to Hotels’ sales and expenses;

• To lead the hotel Management with forecasting, annual budgets, financial analysis and project proposals;

• To ensure all Hotels’ contracts have proper authorization, negotiations for renewal and are properly filed and are easily available for corporate review;

• To ensure that there is an effective system of purchasing, receiving, and control of supplies in place at all times with proper requisition procedures;

• To ensure that usual and exceptional purchases are approved consistent with the budgeting and forecasting system;

• To ensure all accounting procedures comply with Westmont standards;

• To provide month-end packages to the Corporate Office and assist in the preparation of financial statements;

• Duties associated with Hotel Accountant Position including but not limited to the above or as assigned by management.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• Strong accounting knowledge to handle a complete accounting cycle in a centralized environment.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience in the hotel industry.

• Must be efficient. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high-level attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to manage people and processes.

• Must have strong customer support orientation (for internal/external customers), demonstrate professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information.

• Impeccable integrity and ethics. Trustworthy and discrete. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Above average proficiency/familiarity with computerized systems, as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including budgeting and forecasting. Strong knowledge in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processes, etc.

• Exceptionally well-organized, able to adapt quickly to competing and changing priorities while closely monitoring critical dates and departmental obligations. Must have strong skills in planning, demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem solving.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand’s target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.