About this opportunity
Creative Financial Staffing, LLC lists this Hospitality Controller opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Controller
Join a premier luxury lodging property as its senior financial leader. This is a highly visible, hands-on Controller opportunity that combines strategic financial leadership with operational business partnership. You’ll work directly with ownership and executive leadership to drive profitability, oversee financial operations, support capital initiatives, and influence key business decisions. This role is ideal for a hospitality finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a measurable impact on both financial performance and the guest experience.
Responsibilities
Lead all property-level accounting and finance operations, including AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, Income Audit, and Financial Reporting
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and USALI standards
Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning initiatives
Analyze operational and financial performance, providing leadership with actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency
Partner with ownership and department leaders on strategic planning, capital projects, and business initiatives
Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and funding requirements for ongoing operations and capital investments
Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and risk management procedures
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, audit requirements, and industry best practices
Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and financial advisors
Evaluate financial processes and implement improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Monitor key hospitality metrics including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, labor costs, and departmental profitability
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Minimum 3 years of direct hotel accounting or hotel finance leadership experience
Strong knowledge of hotel accounting operations and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic financial planning
Proven success overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, or similar hospitality finance leadership role
CPA designation preferred
Experience within luxury hotels, resorts, boutique hotels, or upscale lodging properties
Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and business partnering skills
Experience developing and leading high-performing accounting teams
Proficiency with hotel financial systems, property management systems, and reporting tools
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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