Westgate Resorts · 4 hours ago
Accounting Manager (Property Controller)
Gatlinburg, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWestgate Resorts is a company located adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing a refreshing work environment. They are seeking a Property Controller to lead on-site resort accounting operations, overseeing various financial functions and ensuring accuracy and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all resort accounting functions, including month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, cash handling, and income audit processes
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness
Perform variance analysis and communicate budget and forecast deviations
Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets, including surprise cash audits
Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts with complete documentation
Resolve discrepancies related to guest credits, deposits, or revenue postings
Collaborate with department heads to drive financial performance, cost control, and labor productivity
Support annual operating and capital budget preparation, as well as forecasting activities
Ensure compliance with HOA accounting requirements and participate in meetings as needed
Provide timely, accurate financial reports to property and corporate leadership
Supervise and develop property accounting staff, fostering accuracy, accountability, and growth
Partner with Development Accounting on HOA reserves reporting, budget vs. actual, and fund roll-forwards
Support year-end audits and contribute to accounting department initiatives and projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum 7 years of accounting experience in a month-end close / general ledger environment
Accounting management or supervisory experience—hospitality or resort environment strongly preferred
Proficient knowledge of GL accounting systems; experience with hotel front desk or retail POS systems is a plus
Strong Excel skills (formulas, analysis, spreadsheet creation), plus proficiency in Outlook and Word
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret and present data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to small groups
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to make sound judgments, solve problems, and work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and develop effective financial strategies
Leadership skills that foster accountability, accuracy, and team development
Preferred
CPA or CMA preferred, but not required
Foreign language skills are a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is a resort company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$206M2024-06-11Debt Financing· $206M
Leadership Team
Mark Waltrip
COO
Adolfo Vasquez
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