Controller - Oasis at Death Valley

Overview:

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Accounting team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring a Controler to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:
The Controller is accountable for the overall financial management of the The Oasis at Death Valley resort operations. This position oversees the organizations accounting operations, and ensures compliance with financial regulations and producing accurate financial reports.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $88,192 - $111,550

Housing: Employee housing provided free of charge
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

The Must Haves:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in hospitality accounting management.
CPA or CMA and National Parks accounting experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and Excel skills.

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?
Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are complimentary at any outlet, immediate family members and one guest.
Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Disability Insurance
401k with match
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

Free Death Valley National Park pass
Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
Planned employee trips and activities
$350 Referral Bonus Program
The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities:
Must be able to demonstrate professional and courteous behaviors with all guests and employees.
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.
Work closely with the Southwest Regional Controller (“SRC”) to implement and monitor company policies and control procedures to safeguard all company assets.
Supervise the revenue auditing, payroll, internal audit (in conjunction with the SRC) and cash operations functions.
Complete monthly and YTD EBITDA reconciliations and forecast changes.
Work closely with the General Manager (“GM”) SRC to coordinate the preparation and review of the property’s annual profit plan and forecast changes.
Continuously monitor variances from budget and provide insight and support to aid in the achievement of budget goals. Make sure the GM and SRC are made aware of any significant variances or concerns.
Implement appropriate controls and audit procedures to ensure the accuracy of physical inventories and inventory valuations.
Participate in the implementation of appropriate procedures to ensure the accuracy of outlet tip and revenue reporting. Maintain daily tip records and report issues to the SRC and appropriate Food & Beverage management monthly.
Maintain appropriate procedures to ensure accurate and timely sales & use tax collection, reporting and payment. Maintain adequate records for audit purposes.
Ensure the completion of balance sheet reconciliations and review for accuracy and appropriateness of balances.
Work, closely with the SRC to continuously analyze accounting operations for efficient and effective utilization of accounting staff.
Work with the SRC in reviewing and responding to internal audit reports and facilitate the timely implementation of appropriate changes.
Assist in project analysis and selection as part of the annual capital budget process. Review capital expenditures prior to approval and submittal to corporate and ensure projects remain within approved budget.
Work with the SRC to establish appropriate goals and objectives for the accounting department.
Attend Property Director meetings and provide support for Directors as needed.
Maintain good communication and relations with the regional and corporate offices.
Facilitate and document annual departmental refresher trainings with all employees, to include “Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Awareness” and “Emergency Action Plan procedures.”
Assist on special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in hospitality accounting management.
CPA or CMA and National Parks accounting experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and Excel skills.

Physical Requirements include:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme conditions which include extreme hot conditions in the Summer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.