Controller

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Pyramid Global Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

The Hotel Controller is responsible for overseeing and directing all financial and accounting operations of the hotel, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective financial management. This position serves as a key business partner to the General Manager, department leaders, and ownership by providing financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations that support the hotel's overall financial performance and operational objectives.

The Controller ensures that all accounting functions are performed accurately and timely in accordance with Marriott brand standards, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the hotel's daily accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, payroll accounting, and month-end closing.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules.
• Review financial results and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports and performance analysis to the General Manager and ownership.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of all hotel revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records in accordance with company policies.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the General Manager and department heads.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, financial projections, and budget variance analyses.
• Monitor departmental expenses, labor costs, and operating performance to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Provide financial recommendations to department leaders to improve profitability and control expenses.
• Analyze hotel performance indicators, including revenue, labor costs, departmental expenses, and overall profitability.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Marriott brand standards, and financial procedures.
• Oversee cash handling, bank reconciliations, credit card transactions, deposits, and revenue controls.
• Monitor purchasing, expense approvals, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain compliance with applicable tax requirements, financial regulations, and record-retention policies.
• Identify potential financial risks and recommend corrective actions.

Accounting Operations

• Supervise and provide direction to accounting personnel, ensuring responsibilities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general cashier, income audit, and payroll-related accounting functions.
• Review account reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Monitor vendor payments, outstanding receivables, and collection activities.
• Ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of hotel revenue from rooms, food and beverage, banquets, parking, and other operating departments.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.

Operational Partnership & Leadership

• Experience with hotel property management systems (PMS), accounting platforms, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience managing financial operations for a hotel with 250 or more guest rooms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Previous experience in hotel or hospitality accounting strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with hotel accounting systems and financial software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict financial deadlines.
• Previous experience as a Hotel Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Finance.
• Experience with Marriott-branded hotels or other full-service hotel operations.
• Knowledge of Marriott financial policies, accounting procedures, and reporting requirements
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports and performance analysis to the General Manager and ownership.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of all hotel revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.

Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401K.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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