Regional Controller (Remote)

Overview

The organization is seeking an energetic, experienced, hands-on Regional Controller to oversee key accounting operations across a multi-location hospitality portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions with the corporate accounting team.
• Oversee month-end close processes, including balancing, timely upload of month-end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of ledgers and reports.
• Participate in monthly review of financial statements; review general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager, and other property-level managers.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and research on financial questions as appropriate.
• Complete, review, and/or develop cash projections for hotels/REITs; effectively communicate cash needs to ownership.
• Lead, direct, and manage senior staff accountants and staff accountants.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variations and ensure accuracy of financial results.
• Direct monthly forecasting and annual budget processes as needed.
• Oversee month-end inventory calculations, ensuring accuracy of physical counts, pricing, and related worksheets.
• Oversee hotel cash handling operations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SOX compliance requirements.
• Oversee daily and monthly reconciliation of sales and occupancy tax requirements.
• Oversee Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding.
• Assist with creating and implementing internal audit SOPs and standards.
• Perform Accounts Receivable functions, including proper credit approval, review of aging, and follow-up with the OPS VP.
• Assist with external audit requests, ensuring timeliness.
• Ensure properties meet internal and external audit standards as outlined in Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications.
• Provide direction and training to hotel operational teams on financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll.
• Provide monthly financial package and monthly owner reporting, including monthly department reporting, trend/metric analysis, ad hoc reports as requested, and development of budget planning tools.
• Produce monthly forecast reporting; develop best practices around forecasting for hotel teams.
• Track forecast accuracy by hotel.
• Coordinate new hotel historical data into reporting systems.
• Perform ROI analysis on renovations and revenue enhancement projects.
• Communicate operational results and cash needs with ownership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Senior Staff Accountant experience, or 5 years of financial management experience.
• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required.
• Hotel experience helpful.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and deep understanding of all aspects of hotel operations.
• Strong detail orientation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and lead by example.
• Strong customer service orientation with exceptional attention to detail.
• Hands-on leadership approach to management and team development.
• Ability to prioritize regional functions to meet deadlines.
• Executes performance management, including oversight of recruitment and retention programs, bonus program, and annual reviews.
• Well-versed in strategic planning and operational execution.
• Excellent communicator and dynamic presenter.
• Clear ability to lead, motivate, and direct.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at executive and entry levels.
• Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows.
• Meet all deadlines as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems used within the organization.
• Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified beyond “Hotel experience helpful.”

Compensation & Benefits

• $105,000–$115,000 annually + incentive eligible
• Daily Pay
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all associates starting day one
• Multiple health insurance and life insurance options
• 401k plan + company match for eligible associates
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more

Hiring Process

May include a phone interview, manager interviews, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and a potential employment assessment.

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.