Controller

OTHER

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security, and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, rehabilitation plans, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hotel law and the development of long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure the accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, delegate, and control.
• Ability to read, write, speak listen effectively and understand the English language to communicate with management and staff – being persuasive, clear and to the point. Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, clear and understandable in order to formulate complex reports and communicate with the public, staff, corporate offices, and owners.
• Ability to move throughout premises and visually inspect conditions including bending, stooping and reaching arms overhead.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to various sites on and off hotel property and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Ability to remain stationary and concentrate on tasks for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of AP systems and work order systems.
• Protect employer’s privacy and data; keep passwords safe.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
• A minimum of five years as a hotel controller
• Hilton experience preferred
• Experience in the Boston hospitality market preferred