Job Description
Job 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 accuracyReview and approve the accuracy of weekly Rooms, Occupancy and F&B flash reports for Corporate Accounting distributionAssist resort management in updating labor standards reports. Distribute labor standards summary report to VP of Resort Operations and Corporate AccountingProvide Corporate Accounting with weekly Controllers ReportAssist Group Sales Department with Billing and folio correctionsREN paperwork processing and REN trackingRental Revenue Report, checks and balancesMonthly :
Shared responsibility with corporate accounting for month-end closeResponsible for accuracy and distribution of the monthly financial statements to resort managementPerform 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 reportingShared 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 GLSafeguard company cash and assets by performing frequent, surprise front desk / F&B cashier bank auditsReview 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 accountsIn particular, whole owner aging reportsOversee the accounting for rental pool commissions and housekeeping reimbursementsMaking sure in compliance with the rental program contractEnsuring proper documentation in place for AP payment, i.e. W9Ensuring checks and balances for whole ownership housekeeping / engineering / booking fee billingAnnual :
Work closely with Resort Operations in preparing annual operating budgetsWork closely with Resort Operations in preparing annual Capital / Reserve budgetsCompile working budgets into state required HOA formatAttend yearly HOA meetings. Provide GM with accounting material pertinent to the meetingLabor Standards forecastingOther :
Work closely with the Condo Finance committee providing monthly financial reporting along with annual reporting for upcoming operating and reserve budgetsAssist with condo owners billing questions outside of problems that are not handled by corporate mortgage servicesAssist with guest inquiries on billing questionsPetty Cash :Core Mark, CODUDABC, ACH from accountVIP Property Visitation BookSupervisory Responsibilities :
Supervisory responsibilities are as follows. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the DepartmentCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable lawsResponsibilities include hiring, training property accounting staff; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problemsQualifications
Education and Experience :
Master’s degree (MA) or equivalent is preferred, Bachelor's degree required - preferably in Accounting, Finance or related disciplineMust 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 experienceAdditional Information
Why Westgate?
Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and visionPaid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personalPaid Holidays401K with generous company matchGet access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefitFamily benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistanceWellness ProgramsFlexible Spending AccountsTuition AssistanceMilitary LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital InsurancePet InsuranceExclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)Advancement & development opportunitiesCommunity Involvement ProgramsWestgate 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 WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.