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CONTROLLER

San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

$90k–$130k/yr

Senior+

Job DetailsJob Location: San Francisco - San Francisco, CA 94102Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 SalaryQualificationsJob Summary The Controller is responsible for overseeing, directing and administering the day to …

Skills: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Payroll Management, Accounts Payable

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CONTROLLER

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States • On-site

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  • $90k–$130k/yr
  • Other
  • bachelor degree
  • Zero-deductible Medical Plan, Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits, Dental, PTO, Vision, Floating Holidays
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Controller oversees daily accounting operations including payroll, AP, AR, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and profitability. They also assist in budget preparation, monitor KPIs, and provide leadership to the accounting staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and possess at least 10 years of accounting experience, including 5 years in a managerial role. Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting software, and knowledge of hotel innkeeping laws are required.

Full job description

Job DetailsJob Location: San Francisco - San Francisco, CA 94102Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 SalaryQualificationsJob Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing, directing and administering the day to day accounting operations of the hotel in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Manage the daily function of the accounting office including AP, AR, Payroll, Income Auditing and General Cashiering while ensuring that the office functions take place efficiently and with proper accuracy.
Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with HNSF established guidelines. Investigate and critique variance to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management
Assist the CFO in preparing and maintaining the annual operation budget.
Assist the CFO in the developing and monitoring of departmental Key Performance Indicators, (KPI’s), oversees monthly KPI Meetings.
Provide leadership and motivation to the accounting staff.
Maintain property accounting controls such as cash, petty cash, purchase orders and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
Work with department heads on understanding their departmental budget and staying inside their budget as well as considering the forecast.
Complete the "Month End" process including preparing journal entries for Income, Payroll, Amortizing prepaid items, booking accruals and other items.
Respond to and resolve guest and staff difficulties in a courteous, professional and prompt manner.
Interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly interactions with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers and guests in completing assignments, resolving staff and guest complaints.
Interpret and comply with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Responsible for maintaining safety and cleanliness of work area.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting.
Previous hotel experience with a minimum of 10 years in accounting experience with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
Must possess strong technical skills and have advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
Thorough knowledge of budgeting and generally accepted accounting principles.
Thorough knowledge of hotel innkeeping laws.
Ability to direct and coordinate accounting functions.
Ability to train, motivate, evaluate, mentor and direct employees and managers to achieve desired results.
Ability to maintain excellent relations with staff.
Ability to manage by example.
Exceptional oral communication skills to ensure ability to negotiate and persuade guest and staff to achieve results beneficial to the operation of the hotel.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to converse calmly with irate guests, superiors and subordinates in sometimes intense emotional situations.
Ability to work and complete assignments on time despite frequent stressful, emergency, critical or unusual interruptions.
Ability to participate in (and lead when necessary) all departmental and hotel-wide meetings.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco is a luxury property located just off Union Square in downtown San Francisco, with 532 guest rooms and suites, 22,000 square feet of meeting and banquet room space, and five food & beverage outlets: 24-hour Room Service, ANZU Restaurant and Lounge, Kanpai Lounge, Imperial Lounge, and Feinstein’s at the Nikko.

Our culture is based on 5 Core Values: Service, Collaboration, Credibility, Achievement, and Fun. We are seeking candidates who can deliver the Nikko tradition of outstanding customer service and help us fulfill our Mission of creating “Fantastic Memories” (Subarashii Omoide) to our external and internal guests. Consistently ranked as a "Best Place to Work" and “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in the SF Bay Area. Hotel Nikko San Francisco offers competitive salaries and a fun and rewarding work environment.

Management Benefits

Zero-deductible Medical Plan

Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits

Dental (PPO/DMO)

PTO

Vision

Floating Holidays

Chiropractic and Acupuncture Services

Birthday Pay

Long-Term Disability

401K Matching Program

Life Insurance

2% Company Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hotel Nikko San Francisco Management Perks

Friends & Family Rates at Nikko/Okura Hotels

Reciprocity Rates at Participating Hotels

Employee Discounts in ANZU and Feinstein’s at the Nikko

Travel Assistance through Mutual of Omaha

Free Employee Dining Room Meals

Free Laundry and/or Parking to those who qualify

Access to Health Club (Nikko Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Fitness Classes, etc...)

Employee Computer Access for Web Browsing and Printing

Fitness/Gym Reimbursement

Employee Job Referral Program

Employee Recognition Programs and Employee Appreciation Events

Discounts on the following: Offsite Parking, Personal Dry Cleaning & Laundry, Movie Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Work Safety Shoes

Important Notice

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time-to-time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and M/F/V/D
“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.”

Related keywords

ControllerAccountingFinanceHotel ManagementBudgetingPayrollAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableKPIFinancial ControlsMS ExcelGeneral LedgerMonth EndHospitalityInnkeeping LawsCash Management

About Hotel Nikko San Francisco

LinkedInVisit site

https://www.hotelnikkosf.com/careers

Industry
Hospitality
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1987
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
LinkedIn followers
3,272

Hotel Nikko San Francisco: The Allure of the Far East in the Golden West Experience the fine art of hospitality and the ultimate in personal service set in the midst of a city world-famous for its charming history and its cutting-edge style. Hotel Nikko San Francisco, voted a Best Place to Work by San Francisco Business Times the past 6 years, is a 4-Star, 4-Diamond, luxury property located just off Union Square in the heart of San Francisco. The Nikko boasts 532 guest rooms and suites and 22,000 square feet of meeting and banquet room space. The elegant and intimate Restaurant ANZU serves gourmet California cuisine with Asian influences. Our Kanpai Lounge displays an exciting imagination with its extensive array of specialty cocktails and signature martinis. Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a variety of headline entertainment in an intimate setting showcasing world-class entertainers. Hotel Nikko San Francisco is an ideal destination for business travel or a special getaway. A core value of the Nikko is Fun; we encourage our hoteliers to enjoy themselves while at work by providing great guest service through their unique and original personalities. Our employee opinion survey shows that Nikko hoteliers are happy to come to work each day. Our happy hoteliers have created many fantastic memories for our guests, which is proven by our high guest satisfaction scores. If you want to experience a “Best Place to Work” and enjoy an exciting, fun and supportive environment then the Nikko is the place for you! For more information please visit www.hotelnikkosf.com

Offices: 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, US

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About Hotel Nikko San Francisco

LinkedInVisit site

https://www.hotelnikkosf.com/careers

Industry
Hospitality
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1987
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
LinkedIn followers
3,272

Hotel Nikko San Francisco: The Allure of the Far East in the Golden West Experience the fine art of hospitality and the ultimate in personal service set in the midst of a city world-famous for its charming history and its cutting-edge style. Hotel Nikko San Francisco, voted a Best Place to Work by San Francisco Business Times the past 6 years, is a 4-Star, 4-Diamond, luxury property located just off Union Square in the heart of San Francisco. The Nikko boasts 532 guest rooms and suites and 22,000 square feet of meeting and banquet room space. The elegant and intimate Restaurant ANZU serves gourmet California cuisine with Asian influences. Our Kanpai Lounge displays an exciting imagination with its extensive array of specialty cocktails and signature martinis. Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a variety of headline entertainment in an intimate setting showcasing world-class entertainers. Hotel Nikko San Francisco is an ideal destination for business travel or a special getaway. A core value of the Nikko is Fun; we encourage our hoteliers to enjoy themselves while at work by providing great guest service through their unique and original personalities. Our employee opinion survey shows that Nikko hoteliers are happy to come to work each day. Our happy hoteliers have created many fantastic memories for our guests, which is proven by our high guest satisfaction scores. If you want to experience a “Best Place to Work” and enjoy an exciting, fun and supportive environment then the Nikko is the place for you! For more information please visit www.hotelnikkosf.com

Offices: 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, US

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