Hotel Financial Controller

Title : Hotel Financial Controller Reports To : Hotel General Managers / Company Directors Job Description, Duties, Financial Controller (FC) As our Hotel Financial Controller (FC), your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage all financial operations of the Carlton Hotels (currently Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport and Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, plus a property in the planning application process). You will be responsible for creating and implementing financial policies and procedures which ensure the hotels operate efficiently and profitably. Your duties will include overseeing the budgeting and forecasting process, analysing financial statements, and producing regular reports that provide insight into the hotels financial performance. You will also be responsible for managing cash flow, monitoring expenses, and ensuring that the hotels are in compliance with all financial regulations. In addition to managing financial operations, you will also be responsible for leading and managing the Accounts Team. This will involve recruiting, training, and developing your team, as well as setting performance targets and evaluating performance against those targets. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of financial management principles as applicable to the hotel / hospitality sector, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also need to be an effective communicator and have strong leadership skills that enable you to motivate and inspire your team to achieve their goals. The FC will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Department, such as preparation and management of the hotels financial budgets, implementing and overseeing all hotel finance-related activities in compliance with tax legislation / rules, etc. Additionally, you will be responsible for financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital, and cash control, etc. Also, ensuring the safekeeping and updating of all legal documentation relating to the financial status of the hotels. More particularly, the FC Duties and Responsibilities include : Responsibility for the properties overall accounting and financial management requirements and obligations. Responsibility for representing the Accounts Department at relevant meetings. Responsibility for tax compliance. Responsibility for supporting and liaising with the General Managers in meeting the strategic financial goals of their properties. Responsibility for preparing and reviewing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and operating results. Responsibility for verifying all financial reports and ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with regulations / legislation. Responsibility for liaising with the hotel owners / Company Directors. An ability to prepare and submit management reports promptly and also to meet delivery deadlines. An ability to effectively and accurately implement all accounting policies and procedures. An ability to ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment, to manage business risks and to safeguard hotel assets. An ability to assist proactively with cost control requirements. An ability to assist with revenue enhancement possibilities. An ability to assist with profit improvement opportunities for hotel operations. An ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish agreed objectives. Assisting with the building of an efficient and professional team of employees within the Accounts Department. Ensuring property policies are administered fairly and consistently. Achieving and exceeding goals, including performance goals, budget goals, Team goals, etc. Overseeing internal, external, and regulatory audit processes. Conducting regular weekly Accounts Department meetings. Celebrating successes by publicly recognising the contributions of Team members. Providing excellent leadership by identifying and encouraging high performance, fostering teamwork, and also encouraging work / life balance. Establishing and maintaining open, collaborative relationships with Team members. Ensuring Team members establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within the Accounts Team. Participating in the employee performance appraisal process, providing appropriate feedback. Responsibilityfor ensuring disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotel standards. Any other tasks as and when required by the management / Company Directors. Prerequisites for the successful candidate : A very strong level of proficiency with MS Applications like Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of Back Office accounting systems such as Sage, Brightpay, Alkimii, etc. Knowledge of Hotel Software or Property Management Systems like Mews, Bizzon. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Fluent in English, both oral and written. Excellent financial / business decision-making. Strong hotel-specific financial knowledge. Analytical and organisational skills. Education : Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or similar, or 4-year bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or similar. Experience : Must have at least 3 - 5 years of financial and management experience in a similar role, including dealing with day-to-day financial operations in an up-scale hospitality environment (4 / 5 Star properties). Eligibility consideration : Please be advised that, due to the short timeframe involved with this recruitment campaign, we will not be able to consider applicants who would require a Work Permit to live and work in Ireland. Skills : Attention to detail Initiative Accounts Admin Finance Problem Solving And Decision Making