Controller

Hospitality Controller
$120,000 to $130,000

A premier luxury lodging destination is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all property-level accounting and finance operations. This individual will serve as the senior financial leader for the property, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, compliance, internal controls, and team leadership.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role that partners closely with ownership and operational leadership to drive financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the long-term success of the property.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Business Operations

• Serve as a strategic partner to ownership and property leadership, providing financial insight and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Lead the annual budget process, monthly forecasting activities, and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor revenue, operating expenses, labor costs, and departmental performance to identify opportunities for improved profitability.
• Analyze financial results and operating trends, providing actionable recommendations to enhance business performance.
• Support capital planning, investment decisions, and property improvement initiatives through financial analysis and reporting.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Cash Management, and Income Audit.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and hospitality industry standards.
• Maintain account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and general ledger integrity.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and financial advisors.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information used for decision-making.

Cash Management, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support daily operations and future business needs.
• Oversee banking relationships, cash forecasting, and financial risk management activities.
• Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audit requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Support tax filings, compliance reporting, and documentation requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen financial controls.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the property's accounting and finance team.
• Provide direct oversight of AP, AR, Payroll, and Income Audit functions.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability across the department.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning efforts.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with management responsibility.
• Minimum 3 years of direct hotel, resort, or lodging finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting practices, financial reporting, and operational finance.
• Thorough understanding of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry) .
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, cash flow, and financial analysis processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA designation.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, or similar hospitality finance leadership role.
• Experience within luxury hotels, boutique properties, resorts, or upscale lodging environments.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems and hospitality accounting software.