Financial Controller & HR Manager

About the role

We're seeking a Financial Controller & HR Manager to join the Hi-Lo Hotel, part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott in downtown Portland. This role will support the General Manager in leading the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is done accurately, timely, and in accordance with Radiate Hospitality standard accounting practices.
• Provide guidance for management by directing, preparing, and providing accurate financial analyses.
• Absorb compliance with internal controls.
• Investigate problems that may arise in reporting of hotel operational results and financial performance.
• Conduct audits to ensure that systems are working accurately.
• Direct and maintain a flow of communications.
• Analyze variances to budget in the operating statement, making appropriate recommendations for improved efficiencies and cost savings.
• Audit weekly costs and expenses.
• Identify operational areas that are inefficient and suggest possible solutions to the Executive Committee.
• Achieve the best possible financial status for the hotel by performing a variety of control functions.
• Authorize accounting-related documents according to Radiate Hospitality Policies and Procedures.
• Optimize cash flow according to Radiate Hospitality Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations by preparing and filing tax and license information returns.
• Absure collection of accounts receivable.
• Ensure accounts payable invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile hotel daily revenue/ IJ and record all revenue accurately.
• Reviews and maintains accurate files on all contractual obligations of the hotel.
• Prepare reports as requested to develop a more informative database for improved management decision-making and critical evaluation of work activities.
• Direct the preparation of any information required by owners, corporate office, or General Manager.
• Compile daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Aid all departments in the preparation of forecasts and budgets.
• Monitor labor and expenses closely such as housekeeping CPOR, loyalty costs, utilities, etc.
• Aid and educate Managers on cost control and labor control.
• The scheduling needs to be in line with the forecast.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and year-end closings.
• Maintain capital improvement register.
• Support GM on contracts & service agreements.
• Maintain the Critical Data List (CDL) up to date and advise the GM prior to renewal.
• Support GM and Executive Team at weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Train the Leadership team in financial understanding.
• Perform F&B inventory counts. Review and update the pricing continuously.
• Perform audits, investigate the variances, write off spoilage, record VIP's amenities, and inventory movement from one department to another department correctly.
• Balance sheet Reconciliations include keeping up to date and completing all the tabs. Reconcile and clear as needed.
• Process Payroll includes auditing and verifying the restaurant/lounge tips and banquet service charges.
• Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of your departments.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other hotel employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel finance and human resources management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.