Compass Business Solutions, Inc. Looking for Vice President, Corporate Controller at Bethesda, MD Full Time

DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a publicly traded (NYSE: DRH), self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels and resorts. We currently own 36 premium hotels and resorts with over 9,700 rooms and have strategically curated our portfolio to be comprised of unique lifestyle properties, as well as those enhanced by leading global brands. Our vision is to be the premier allocator of capital in the lodging industry and our goal is to deliver above-average shareholder returns across the full lodging cycle through a combination of dividends and enduring capital appreciation.

Role Overview:

The Vice President, Corporate Controller is responsible for managing the corporate and property-level accounting functions of the Company. The Vice President, Corporate Controller is also responsible for all aspects of the Company’s financial reporting, ICOFR and SEC reporting, as well as all technical accounting research related to new and proposed accounting standards. The Vice President, Corporate Controller reports to the Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and oversee corporate and property-level accounting functions. This includes oversight of general ledger and accounts payable functions.
• Manage and oversee the monthly close process and timely preparation of financial statements, including subsidiary financial statements for lenders and lessors.
• Responsible for the drafting, review and timely filing of quarterly (Form 10-Q) and annual (Form 10-K) SEC filings.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors.
• Responsible for the design and operation of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. Oversee and assist with the internal audit function and ongoing Sox compliance requirements.
• Provide oversight of REIT compliance matters, including quarterly REIT testing, and responsible for maintaining the Company’s REIT compliance procedures.
• Analyze, research and conclude on new and proposed accounting, reporting and disclosure standards and prepare memorandums regarding the Company’s analysis. Research and conclude on complex accounting transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions.
• Assist SVP, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer in income (and other) tax compliance, reporting, and planning.
• Routinely be involved in process improvement initiatives, as well as planning for contemplated transactions (hotel acquisitions/dispositions, new contractual relationships, etc.).
• Key participant in upcoming ERP system selection and implementation.
• Provide leadership to the accounting department in training, mentoring and developing accounting personnel.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce high quality information within tight timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices, principles, practices and methodologies required, including a thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules.
• Excellent work ethic and strong desire to constantly seek ways to drive organizational improvement.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Strong project management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to stay appraised of, research and arrive at well-reasoned conclusions on technical accounting issues.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive financial experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Real estate/REIT accounting experience highly preferred.

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