Controller,Finance & Banking,Financial Reporting Job Westbrook Connecticut USA,Finance & Banking

Location: Westbrook

CT - Westbrook, CT 06498

Overview

Salary Range:

$85,000.00 - $ Salary/year

Position Type:

Full Time

Job Shift:

Day

Education Level:

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:

None

Category:

Accounting

Description

Water’s Edge Resort and Spa is seeking an e
xperienced Accountant with hospitality experience to work with the finance team in the role of Controller. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience in financial accounting. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will streamline the budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes for multiple entities. You will produce monthly financial reports for senior management and work collaboratively with senior management to improve operational efficiencies.

Primary

Tasks

Manage day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department including A/P, A/R, cash management, reconciliations and inventory.

Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts

Prepare and publish, timely, monthly financial statements for all entities

Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate metrics.

Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.

Support Departments in achieving budgeted goals with timely analysis.

Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies.

Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting (Federal, State and local)

Maintain internal control safeguards over the receipt of cash and payment of expenses

In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a daily, monthly, and annual basis.

Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future guidance.

Develop, document and enforce internal controls/processes/policies to maximize protection of company assets.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
5 years of overall accounting and finance experience at the Controller level
Experience creating financial statements and reconciling GL accounts
Experience with the general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
High level knowledge of financial metrics with an emphasis on hospitality/resort metrics
General computer application proficiency (spreadsheets, word processing) POS, PMS, SAGE
Apply oral or written (legible) communication techniques
General knowledge of Federal and State taxation
Ability to manage staff

Comprehensive benefit package offered to full-time eligible team members, includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Group Life Insurance
401(K) with employer contribution eligibility
Paid time off
Employee meals
Employee discounts

Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting