Eternal Hotels is looking for a financial Controller to join our team to oversee a portfolio of hotel properties and convenience stores.
Eternal Hotels™ is a regional hospitality company primarily engaged in the management and ownership of upscale, midscale and economy full service and select service hotels, C-Stores, and restaurants in Eastern Washington & Oregon.
Our portfolio brand family includes franchised properties from Red Lion Hotels, Best Western Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Choice Hotels, Wyndham Hotels, and a variety of fueling franchises.
Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) within a Full Service Hotel.
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
Lead and direct the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting and cost accounting.
Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for executive management team.
Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc.
Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
Monitors systems to ensure accuracy of data (e.g., outlet menu prices) and support the achievement of revenue goals.
Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks, franchises, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.
Provide visionary, strategic and functional leadership on behalf of finance and accounting across the organization, in accordance with strategic objectives.
Actively serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.
Basic math skills.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Detail oriented; strives for excellence in all assignments
Excellent time management skills
Knowledge of overall hotel & food and beverage restaurant operations as they affect the accounting department
A high degree of commercial business experience.
Five (5) years of accounting management experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
CPA preferred.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The ability to travel is required as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods, travel in a vehicle, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Bachelor's degree in related field or combination of higher education and experience required.
3+ years Hotel Sales management experience required.
- 401K
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
Relocation assistance is available.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
