Property Controller at Westgate Resorts

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Operations, Hospitality Industry, Variance Reporting, Budget Preparation, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Asset Safeguarding, Team Management, Labor Standards, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Cost Savings, Compliance, Reporting, Supervisory Skills

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description About Westgate Resorts Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there! Job Description The Property Controller is directly responsible for all accounting functions for two Westgate resorts located in South Orlando. Responsibilities will include F&B and retail (excluding S&M), safeguarding company assets, seeking value and cost savings through observations, analyses and enforcing Company policies. The Property Controller reports to and takes direction from Corporate Accounting in Orlando, with a strong dotted line responsibility to resort General Manager and F&B Manager. Daily: Ensure accuracy and distribution of daily report Balance cash / credit card bank deposits to front desk and point of sale transactions Ensures cash is safe guarded and deposits are dropped timely to armored card service Participate in daily operations director’s staff meetings Safeguard company assets by assuring income audit address all variances Assist Rental Issues (come from rental issues email address) with deposit transfers, guest credits, or other issues that come up Weekly: Distribute and assure that resort management reviews and validates AP and Payroll expense distributions for accuracy Review and approve the accuracy of weekly Rooms, Occupancy and F&B flash reports for Corporate Accounting distribution Assist resort management in updating labor standards reports. Distribute labor standards summary report to VP of Resort Operations and Corporate Accounting Provide Corporate Accounting with weekly Controllers Report Assist Group Sales Department with Billing and folio corrections REN paperwork processing and REN tracking Rental Revenue Report, checks and balances Monthly: Shared responsibility with corporate accounting for month-end close Responsible for accuracy and distribution of the monthly financial statements to resort management Perform financial analysis and variance reporting by compiling business reasons for budget and cost standard variances after discussions with resort management for both operating and capital/reserve reporting Shared responsibility with corporate accounting in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations preparation or review for assigned accounts in HOA, rental and F&B companies. Including the reconciliation of REN to Oracle GL Safeguard company cash and assets by performing frequent, surprise front desk / F&B cashier bank audits Review accounts receivable city ledger aging reports. Assure all collection efforts are being enforced and address management concerning violations of company policy resulting in the delinquent accounts In particular, whole owner aging reports Oversee the accounting for rental pool commissions and housekeeping reimbursements Making sure in compliance with the rental program contract Ensuring proper documentation in place for AP payment, i.e. W9 Ensuring checks and balances for whole ownership housekeeping/ engineering/ booking fee billing Annual: Work closely with Resort Operations in preparing annual operating budgets Work closely with Resort Operations in preparing annual Capital / Reserve budgets Compile working budgets into state required HOA format Attend yearly HOA meetings. Provide GM with accounting material pertinent to the meeting Labor Standards forecasting Other: Work closely with the Condo Finance committee providing monthly financial reporting along with annual reporting for upcoming operating and reserve budgets Assist with condo owners billing questions outside of problems that are not handled by corporate mortgage services Assist with guest inquiries on billing questions Petty Cash: Core Mark, COD UDABC, ACH from account VIP Property Visitation Book Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisory responsibilities are as follows. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Department Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws Responsibilities include hiring, training property accounting staff; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems Qualifications Education and Experience: Master’s degree (MA) or equivalent is preferred, Bachelor's degree required - preferably in Accounting, Finance or related discipline Must have experience managing accounting and financial operations within the hospitality industry (timeshare, hotels, restaurants, etc.) Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Additional Information Why Westgate? Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal Paid Holidays 401K with generous company match Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance Wellness Programs Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance Military Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance Pet Insurance Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) Advancement & development opportunities Community Involvement Programs Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Responsibilities

The Property Controller is responsible for all accounting functions for two Westgate resorts, including safeguarding company assets and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role involves daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting and analysis, as well as participation in resort management meetings.