Controller

Property: Detroit Marriott Southfield Southfield, MI	Managed by: HEI Hotels & Resorts Norwalk, CT

Scope of this Position

• HEI VIEWS OUR ASSOCIATES AS OUR GREATEST RESOURCE, AND WE HIRE AND DEVELOP THE BEST.
• We have a culture of winning, we embrace change, thrive on challenge and always seek to surpass our personal bests. Defined by our unique business platform, our environment is fast-paced, expansive and ever-evolving…yet stable, consistent, enduring. It is a high-performance culture where innovation and entrepreneurial-spirit are evident; initiative and results are rewarded.
• Our people know they're "in on the ground floor" of a company with all the cornerstones of success in place: experienced leaders, steady investors, a strong track record and long-term career potential. And in turn, each of our associates thrive because HEI's distinctly advantaged infrastructure creates a supportive, educational culture as well as unlimited opportunities for personal and professional success on every level.
• An engaging, high-energy environment, HEI presents a rare career opportunity: the chance to shape a powerful leader in the hospitality industry.
• HEI Hotels & Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• >> FOR YOUR PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELLNESS:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• >> FOR YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS:
• Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage
• Spouse Life Insurance Coverage
• Child Life Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount Program by ‘YouDecide’
• Hotel Room Discount
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Benefit
• JOB DESCRIPTION
• MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Member of Executive Committee
• Coordinate Financial and Accounting Practices, Procedures and Policies
• Budget Preparation
• Financial Objectives
• Accounts Receivable
• Responses to Corporate Staff and Owners
• Balances in Asset and Liability Accounts
• Management of Department
• Preserve and maintain all hotel assets
• >> A. MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• 1. Ability to perform special financial analysis as needed and /or requested by General Manager and Corporate Office.
• 2. Ability to present practical solutions from a cost vs. benefits viewpoint.
• 3. Ability to actively participate in Executive Committee and staff meetings.
• 4. Ability to provide accurate policy interpretations.
• 5. Skill with assisting other managers in analyzing statements, distributions, and other financial data.
• 6. Skill in maintaining a supportive role with other departments.
• 7. Ability to support and comply with property standards and Corporate SOP's.
• >> B. FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, AND POLICIES
• 1. Skill in correcting deficiencies identified on Internal Audit report.
• 2. Effective use of the Controller's Checklist.
• 3. Ability to maintain an effective cash control system with audits and reports for each period.
• 4. Skill in reviewing security over assets and auditing inventories.
• 5. Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent leases, contracts, agreements, covenants, and restrictions.
• 6. Knowledge of City, County, State sales tax laws and laws dealing with innkeepers, liquor, and labor.
• 7. Working knowledge of accounting equipment and their controls.
• >> C. BUDGET PREPARATION
• 1. Ability to schedule and coordinate the preparation and presentation of the annual operating budget.
• 2. Ability to coordinate all aspects of the capital expenditures budget according to SOP.
• >> D. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE CONTROL
• 1. Ability to control the Capital Expenditure program.
• 2. Skill in completing ROI Analysis.
• >> E. FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
• 1. Skill in following completing entries required for preparation of the financial statements.
• 2. Ability to review statements for inaccurate data and make corrections within the following period.
• 3. Ability to investigate and critique with appropriate managers significant variances from budget.
• 4. Skill in informing General Manager and HEI Corporate management of current and potential financial problems.
• 5. Ability to take initiative regarding getting control related problems resolved.
• 6. Skill in working with Executive Committee members, RE: pricing and other financial decisions.
• 7. Skill in keeping management informed of sales and profit attainment throughout the period.
• 8. Skill in coordinating the property's labor management system.
• 9. Ability to coordinate (with Executive Committee) and prepare the financial forecast.
• >> F. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
• 1. Ability to maintain appropriate standards for 60-90 day accounts.
• 2. Ability to conform to standards regarding the average collection period.
• 3. Skill in documenting the local credit policy and auditing property compliances (exceptions reviewed each period).
• 4. Skill in approving all major accounts for credit as defined by local policy.
• 5. Ability of department to respond to customer inquiries in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner.
• 6. Ability to conduct credit and write-off meetings as requested.
• 7. Ability to submit accurate and timely critiques and credit loss reports as required.
• 8. Ability to review all major banquet functions and group accounts for proper credit extensions prior to arrival.
• 9. Ability to maintain standard regarding level of bad debt expenses as related to credit sales.
• 10. Ability to aggressively fulfill the accounts receivable management responsibilities to maximize receivable realizations.
• >> G. RESPONSES TO CORPORATE STAFF
• 1. Skill in completing financial required reports and requests from HEI Corporate offices.
• 2. Ability to establish other reports or documents, outside of SOP's as needed.
• 3. Ability to react to requests from corporate staff.
• >> H. BALANCES IN ASSET AND LIABILITY ACCOUNTS
• 1. Skill in clearly reconciling the account balances on a current basis.
• 2. Skill in establishing balances in accruals, pre-paid, and other accounts using proper accrual methods and expense realization logic.
• 3. Ability to calculate various turn ratios and days available for major asset categories and compare to standards (linen, gift shop, food, beverages, guest supplies, and uniforms).
• 4. Ability to work with Department Managers to control inventory balances according to established realistic pars.
• 5. Ability to comply with company procedures on deferring payments.
• >> I. MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT
• 1. Ability to maintain and update job descriptions and standards for department.
• 2. Ability to comply with corporate and local policies for wages paid (increases and timing).
• 3. Ability to train employees in job responsibilities.
• 4. Ability to establish an effective cross training program within the department.
• 5. Ability to train and develop Assistant Controllers.
• 6. Ability to manage and control department within budget.
• 7. Ability to identify, screen and attract management candidates from outside the company.

Job Requirements

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
• REQUIRED SKILLS
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• EXPERIENCE
• B.S. in Accounting or Hotel Management
• Three to Five years experience in Hotel or Hospitality related Finance and Accounting.
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Analytical approach to problems
• Regard for detail and accuracy
• Assertive personality
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Career oriented willing to invest his/her time and effort
• Professional demeanor
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
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• HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

Compensation

Salary	Highly Competitive Salary
Bonus	Yes

Benefits

Paid Vacation	Yes
Personal Leave	Yes

Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Vision Insurance

Matching 401k Plan Company Travel Benefits An Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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Job #119688 — Controller

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Detroit Marriott Southfield
27033 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034	Phone  (248) 356-7400

Management

Managed by

HEI Hotels & Resorts - Norwalk, CT

Property Description

The Detroit Marriott Southfield is a full-service hotel located in the heart of the Southfield Business District., and just minutes from downtown, the airport, Dearborn and Troy. It is also near the offices of IBM, Allied Signal, Federal Mogul, and AT&T.

Why People Like to Work for Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is a cohesive team creating a legacy as the leading private hospitality owner/operator driven to be recognized by our associates, guests and investors as continually setting a higher standard of excellence. With 28 hotels nationwide under well-known brand names such as Westin, Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton, we are lead by some of the most respected minds in the industry. At HEI, we are committed to associate development. In order for us to be successful, we need to attract, train and retain the best associates in every market in which we operate hotels. We are dedicated to creating a culture of high energy, high performance, and high integrity with a real commitment to the people who embrace our vision and values. Join HEI and grow your career with the fastest growing hotel owner/operator in the world.

Awards

Mobil Travel Guide Stars: 3 AAA Diamonds: 3

Property Statistics

Number of rooms 226 Meeting rooms 7 Sq. ft. of meeting space 3,400

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Casual/3 meal

Lounges  Lounge

Amenities

Hotel Amenities
Indoor Pools Health Clubs Laundry valet Concierge services Gift shop/newsstand Full business center PC available Printer available Safe deposit box at front desk Rental car desk: Hertz 2-line phone Speaker phone	Voice mail Data ports on phone High-speed internet access provided by STSN TV with remote control Cable/satellite TV All-news channel In-room movies Newspaper delivered (Mon-Fri) Refrigerator available Complimentary in-room coffee Iron and ironing board Cribs available

Internet Links

Detroit Marriott Southfield http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=DTWSL

HEI Hotels & Resorts http://www.heihospitality.com

How to Apply

Job #119688 — Controller

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