JOB SUMMARY:

The Location Controller is responsible for the overall financial management of the Grand Canyon South Rim property.

• Direct supervision of the Grand Canyon South Rim (GCSR) Assistant Controller, Auditor Specialist (in conjunction with the Regional Internal Auditor) and Admin Assistant positions with indirect supervision of all other GCSR accounting employees.
• Review and approve the monthly closing of the general ledger and preparation of the financial statements.
• Implement appropriate procedures to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of daily revenue reporting, weekly flash reporting and monthly financial reporting to property, regional, and corporate management.
• Complete monthly and YTD EBITDA reconciliations and forecast changes.
• Continuously monitor variances from budget and provide insight and support to aid in the achievement of budget goals. Ensure the General Manager (GM) and Southwest Regional Controller (SRC) are made aware of any significant variances or concerns.
• Complete monthly CFIP reporting with CPI adjustments.
• Work closely with the GM and SRC to coordinate the preparation and review of the property’s annual profit plan.
• Work closely with the GM and SRC to implement and monitor company policies and control procedures to safeguard all company assets.
• Participate in the implementation of appropriate controls and audit procedures to ensure the accuracy of physical inventories and inventory valuations.
• Complete monthly Cash-to-Revenue reconciliations and submit to the SRC for review.
• Maintain appropriate procedures to ensure accurate and timely sales & use tax collection, reporting and payment. Maintain adequate records for audit purposes.
• Work closely with the SRC to coordinate the preparation and audit of the annual financial reports required by the NPS contract.
• Provide to the NPS the annual financial forecast and next year’s budget reports required by the NPS contract.
• Control and monitor the completion of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and review for accuracy and appropriateness of balances.
• Maintain communications with the NPS concessions office regarding the annual utility pass-through analysis and proposals, the RM&R account and other issues as needed.
• Maintain control over NPS concession fee calculations and special accounts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements for financial reporting and funding.
• Work closely with the GM and SRC to continuously analyze accounting operations for efficient and effective utilization of accounting staff.
• Work closely with the GM and SRC in reviewing and responding to internal audit reports and facilitate the timely implementation of appropriate changes.
• Ensure the continual updating and revising of desk procedure manuals for all accounting positions.
• Review, approve, and submit to corporate capital expenditure submittal requests, invoices, asset maintenance forms, and project closure forms. Ensure appropriate support is included as needed.
• Maintain appropriate procedures to ensure corporate and property policies are followed regarding record retention.
• Work closely with the GM and SRC to establish appropriate goals and objectives for the accounting department.
• Provide support for the property Directors as needed.
• Maintain good communication and relations with the GM, SRC, property directors, and corporate offices.
• Act as property wide Director on Duty as scheduled.
• Assist on special projects and other duties as assigned