Senior Director Hotel Controller

SCP

Soul Community Planet (SCP) was born out of a vision to make the world a better place by serving those who value personal wellness (Soul), social good (Community) and the environment (Planet). We provide hand-crafted venues comprising hotels, coworking, restaurants, and fitness. For those who believe in the power of healthy living, kindness toward others and compassion for the planet, welcome to SCP. 

Summary 

Soul Community Planet is embarking on a rapid growth strategy over the next 2-3 years and is looking for a financial leader to help create a world-class organization. We are looking for a creative financial innovator who is willing to roll up their sleeves. Reporting directly to the CFO and spending strategic time with the COO, the Senior Director Hotel Controller is the lead hotel financial and accounting professional in the SCP organization and responsible for all forecasts, financial reports, and analysis that will assist in achieving bottom-line objectives.  This role supervises all regional controllers and is responsible for the overall direction, development, and evaluation of the team as well as compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate must be hands-on, have excellent organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  Ours is a relationship-oriented business, and strong relationship and partnering skills are vital to this role. 

Location:  Remote (western states preferred) with an estimated 20% travel

You…

v  are ready to make a significant and rewarding career commitment

v  care about people, the community, and the planet

v  have an inherent ability to motivate your team and inspire

v  have the ability to effectively express yourself and speak extemporaneously on a variety of subjects with poise and confidence

v  are computer and software-savvy

v  manage interruptions, establish work priorities, and handle stress with grace

v  have the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

v  promote with alacrity, a positive team member culture with SCP core values always at the forefront

v  are a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit

The Job*

v  Supervision of all regional corporate controllers

v  Establish, document, maintain and audit accounting policies and procedures

v  Manage takeovers of new properties and integration of new accounting systems, etc.

v  Develop accurate forecasting tools and use data to create predictive analytics spreadsheets

v  Oversee daily general accounting activities such as payroll accounting, prepaid and accrual, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, expense report processing, accounts payable, and capital projects

v  Understand and comply with all corporate, partnership, debt, and other contractual documents for all assigned entities.

v  Ensure appropriate controls are in place to maximize profits and minimize losses by retaining revenues, reducing expenses, and safeguarding hotel assets

v  Oversees the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and other financial and operating reports.

v  Develop and manage enterprise dashboard with KPIs for all properties

v  Manage the development of the budget and forecasting templates to be utilized by all properties

v  Manage financial onboarding of new hotels into SCP’s Portfolio

v  Develop financial projects to assist management in creating short- and long-term financial goals and strategies

v  Other duties as apparent or assigned

Experience and Education

v  Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with at least 8-10 years applicable experience in multi-property oversight

v  At least five years of strong people management and team leadership with the ability to hire and develop talented individuals

v  Hands-on leadership experience in a broad array of business situations ranging from growth to integration

v  Technical and analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of GAAP and USALI

v  Expert in hotel accounting and property management systems; experience with M3 Accounting Core and M3 Insight preferred

v  Extensive knowledge of takeovers of new properties and integration of new accounting systems, etc.

v  Expert in Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and formulas. Highly knowledgeable on hotel purchasing system; a plus for Avendra/ iBuy efficient experience

Working Conditions**

o    Physical capabilities for lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.

o    Sit or stand for long periods

o    Perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements consistent with office work

o    Ability to travel to any hotel location

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  They will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by their supervisor.

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

The SCP brand and culture are founded on the core values of Soul Community Planet. Healthy. Kind. Green. With a growth mindset and a kindness focus, the new team member/ candidate will exemplify and practice the SCP culture alongside the SCP community.

For more on Soul Community Planet visit www.soulcommunityplanet.com and to learn about our properties visit www.scphotel.com and www.salishan.com.