Assistant Controller at Prince Resorts Hawaii

Job Description

Assistant Controller

Primary Responsibilities: Manage the daily operations of the Accounting staff. Responsible for all Accounting activities including account reconciliation, monitoring of operation systems, procedures, controls and compilation of monthly reports. Oversees day-to-day operations, responsible for staffing and job assignments, makes operational decisions impacting financial statements. Assists with annual budget preparation, financial analysis and forecasting and protection of company assets.

Essential Duties:

1. Ensure that daily operations are in compliance with company policies and procedures.
2. Ensure proper accounting controls are in place and all transactions, records, documentations and books are kept in accordance with FASB Accounting rules.
3. Oversee the preparation of all financial reports.
4. Assist in preparing the annual operating and CIP budget for the department and the hotel.
5. Oversee monthly financial closing and assist with the preparation of the monthly forecasting report.
6. Responsible for the management of the general ledger; establish and reconcile accounts including bank statements and inter-company accounts.
7. Create system reports as necessary.
8. Work with Senior Accountant on all CIP and fixed asset accounts.
9. Oversee all audits; direct resources to provide necessary reports and information required for quarterly and mid-year reviews and annual tax audits.
10. Review all tax filings and reports.
11. Coordinates Accounting department participation in resort sponsored events.
12. Attend hotel manager’s meetings.
13. Assist all departments with operating concerns and procedures relating to accounting.
14. Review, verify and approve department payroll.
15. Manage department following company policies and procedures.
16. Prepare cash forecasts and cash flow reports to ensure adequate funds are available to meet financial obligations.
17. Work with other corporate entities; coordinate compilation of data for special reports.
18. Review monthly cost of sales reports and oversee monthly inventory counts.
19. Perform ad hoc analyses to support operational decisions.
20. Review pertinent Special Requests and processes as required.
21. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Other Duties:

• Attend Accounting department meetings.
• Assist in updating company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office conditions
• Occasional off island travel

Work Hours:

• Must be able to work normal office hours.
• Must be able to work additional hours if needed to complete daily assignments or additional tasks.

Equipment Use:

• Proficient in the use of a computer and with Microsoft Word and Excel and Accounting related software.
• Ability to use telephone
• Ability to use various office equipment including but not limited to calculators, photocopiers and facsimile machines.

Mental and Physical Demands:

• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Able to manage stressful and confrontational situations.
• Observant of employees in the workplace, evaluate their performance and productivity, determine areas of concern, training needs and ability to advance in the resort.
• Sits at desk to perform most of the essential functions of the position; walks throughout the resort to meet with other department or attend scheduled meetings.

Communication Demands:

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information in written and verbal format to audiences with varying levels of comprehension in Accounting.
• Ability to write manuals, memos, policies and procedures.
• Ability to review contracts.
• Ability to do presentations in front of small groups.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Four years of relevant work experience with at least two years hotel/resort Accounting and supervisory experience.
• Skills to effectively supervise and manage the department and meet goals.
• Ability to multi-task.

How to Apply

Please submit your application at www.PrinceResortsHawaii.com/Careers