Controller - Omni Hotels & Resorts

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Works in conjunction with Director Finance responsible for all financial matters of The Omni Homestead.  Of major importance is the direct oversight of the accounting disciplines production and monthly financial statement generation and review.  Provide support and financial information for all Department Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for complete training of staff for job duties of the following positions:  Accounts Receivable Clerk; Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk; Accounts Payable Clerk, General Cashier, Income Audit and Paymaster.
2. Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Director of Finance.  Act as liaison for all corporate accounting requests.
3. Acts as Director of Finance in his/her absence.
4. Ensure a smooth Accounts Payable process.
5. Assist in attaining financial goals suggesting actions and tracking of goals.
6. Partner with Accounts Receivable staff to ensure the timely billing of all direct bill accounts with complete backup and accurate invoices.  Daily bill reviews where applicable and attendance at pre-con meetings.
7. Ensure maintenance of all daily filing of documents needed for research requests from guest and in-house users.
8. Ensure all guest disputes and requests for clarification are resolved and/or responded to in a timely manner.  (Goal should be 24 hours)
9. Ensure an effective tracking system for all rebates/adjustments with follow up and reacting to all trends.
10. Work closely with all departments to come up with solutions to Systems & Controls problems.  (Work with onsite IT/Corp IT where applicable, utilizing all available resources)
11. Ensure daily balance of Income Audit to Daily Report.
12. Complete all general ledger analysis and assist corp. accounting and complete bank reconciliation.
13. Ensure a timely, efficient and accurate month-end close.
14. Produce accurate financial statements.
15. Prepare inter-company reconciliation and resolve disputes.
16. Ensure that daily cash management functions - check balances, reconcile accounts, fax transfers or funding requests are prepared properly and timely.
17. Prepare Balance Sheet analysis.
18. Provide all ad hoc reports and projects as requested on-site and from the corporate office timely.
19. Timely complete all reconciliations at month end.  Comply with Shared Service month end guidelines for reconciliations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.S. Degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting is required.
• Five years hotel accounting experience is required demonstrating career growth and increased responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, ability to motivate staff and be an effective leader is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS                                                                          

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS STATED ABOVE AND ACCEPT THAT ANY OF THE TASKS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CHANGED.  I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE MODIFICATIONS AND/OR CHANGES IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. I CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB AS LISTED ABOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement 

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.