Multi-Property Hotel Controller

As Corporate Controller, you will serve as a key financial leader responsible for overseeing the full accounting function across multiple hotel properties. This includes managing financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in all accounting processes, and supporting hotel leaders in achieving their financial goals.You will lead a team of accounting professionals, ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls, and maintain adherence to company policies and procedures. Your ability to balance detail-oriented execution with strategic thinking will be critical in driving financial performance. You will also build strong partnerships with property-level management, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders.In this role, you will exemplify our company purpose: “hospitality from our family to yours." Job Responsibilities: Oversee and process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accurate payments of invoices and staff reimbursements. Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, accruals, and prepaid expenses. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and ensure ledger integrity across all properties. File and remit applicable state and local sales tax payments, maintaining accurate records of such transactions. Ensure all financial records comply with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements. Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, trial balances, and supporting schedules. Compile and analyze annual financial statements across multiple hotel properties. Prepare accurate financial management reports and ensure all reporting deadlines are met. Monitor hotel-level financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations related to budget variances, profitability, and cost controls. Review and validate payroll for accuracy and proper posting. Assist in payroll processing and generate supporting payroll reports as needed. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Hire, train, and supervise the corporate accounting team; provide coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing development. Train hotel General Managers and on-property accounting staff on financial procedures, policies, and systems. Provide support to hotel General Managers related to financial operations, daily reporting, vendor management, and system usage. Manage and resolve weekly credit card chargebacks, partnering with hotel leadership to address issues in a timely manner. Assist in the development of annual budgets and business plans for all hotel locations. Respond to ownership and external stakeholder inquiries with professionalism and timeliness, including preparing custom financial analysis or meeting in person as needed. Support external audits and assist with documentation, reporting, and follow-up requests. Represent the accounting function as a key business partner in cross-functional initiatives. Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet evolving business demands. Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in hospitality accounting, preferably with a hotel management company or across multiple hotel properties. Strong understanding of hotel accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash management. Demonstrated experience with bank reconciliations, credit card chargebacks, and balance sheet account reconciliation. Proficient in month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word and Outlook. Experience with accounting software platforms, particularly M3 Accounting and ProfitSword, preferred. Familiarity with hotel property management systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of presenting financial information to leadership and external stakeholders. High level of attention to detail and ability to compute and record figures accurately. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and manage a team of accounting professionals. Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate, detailed financial records in a routine and deadline-driven environment. Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment. Manual dexterity to operate phones, computers, tablets, and other office tools. Close visual acuity required to view computer screens, financial data, and detailed reports. Must be able to lift and move boxes or files weighing up to 15 pounds. Ability to travel for business, including visits to hotel locations or conferences, which may require overnight stays. As a family-owned business built on genuine relationships, Naples Hotel Group places immense value on the character and quality of our team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where associates serve each other, our partners, and the community with kindness and respect, working together toward meaningful shared success. Our tight-knit team structure ensures every voice is heard, fostering a collaborative culture rich with opportunities for career advancement and personal development. Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation in the first year and 4 sick days per year Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus disability and life coverage 401(k) with employer match Exclusive global hotel discounts Career growth opportunities across our hotel portfolio Additional perks including paid volunteer time and lifestyle discounts Source: Naples Hotel Group #J-18808-Ljbffr Naples Hotel Group - Oldsmar