Position Summary

Iskalo Development, a full-service Real Estate Development Company, is looking for a dynamic Hospitality Controller to join our team.  The Hospitality Controller is responsible for all aspects of financial management and reporting for Iskalo Development’s Amherst Hospitality Campus which includes the Reikart House Boutique Hotel, Jazzboline Restaurant, Bar and Ballroom and the Amherst Hyatt Place hotel. The ideal candidate excels in the hospitality industry and accounting, enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.

Who We Are

Iskalo Development is one of the region’s premier developers of high-quality buildings of timeless design. We are driven to deliver quality, not quantity. In doing so, we sweat the details that others don’t. We do this because it is important to us that our projects make a positive impact to their neighborhood and that they stand the test of time. And we believe that someone choosing to spend time in one of our buildings, whether it be for work in one of our commercial buildings, an overnight stay in one of our hotels, or for dinner at one of our restaurants, deserves to be treated to excellence in their surroundings.

Why You Want to Work Here

If you are creative, resourceful and “wired to work”, then you may be a candidate to join the team of professionals at Iskalo Development. More than ever before, you have a choice on the type of company you want to work for. Choose one where you can make a difference!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of five years’ hospitality-related accounting or asset-management experience
• Strong, detail-oriented thinker with understanding of hospitality-related finance transactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including exceptional Excel skills
• Proficient user of accounting software
• Professional level of verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Budgets and Tracking:
  • Responsible for all aspects of financial management, internal controls, accounting, and financial reporting and deliverables for the Amherst Hospitality Campus.
  • Works closely with the corporate management team to timely prepare annual expense budgets; track actual performance versus budget throughout the year, providing regular reports to include variance analysis
  • Oversee month-end close processes including balancing, month-end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers
  • Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with General Manager
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as appropriate
  • Perform analysis of budget-to-actual variations and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets
  • Oversee daily and monthly reconciliation of any filing of sales and occupancy tax requirements
• Administration:
  • Act as liaison to outside accounting firms preparing tax returns in addition to audits and advisory services, ensuring information provided is accurate and timely
  • Establish, or recommend to management major corporate accounting strategies, objectives, and policies for the company
  • Create and implement internal audit SOPs and standards with corporate approval
  • Lead, direct, and manage staff accountants
  • Provide direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
  • Develop and maintain relationships with staff in all operational areas of the organization

Other Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands described above 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.

Salary

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000 – $100,000 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute: Williamsville, NY 14221

Work Location: In person

How to Apply

Click HERE to Download Application.
Please email the application, your resume and cover letter to: hr@iskalo.com