Hotel Controller / Director of Finance
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Job Description
About the Role
A high-volume, full-service Manhattan property seeks a seasoned Hotel Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and partner with the leadership team on financial strategy. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience at a large hotel (several hundred rooms) with multiple outlets (restaurant/bar/rooftop/banquets) and paid amenities (e.g., spa, pool, clubs, premium services). This role begins as a full-time temporary engagement with a clear path to permanent hire based on performance.
What You’ll Do
Own the accounting cycle: income audit, A/P, A/R, payroll, GL, cash management, and monthly close (USALI).
Produce timely financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance analysis, trend insights, and actionable recommendations.
Maintain rigorous internal controls across purchasing, inventories, cash handling, comps/voids, paid amenities, and key security.
Oversee tax and regulatory items (NYC/NYS sales & occupancy taxes, 1099s, licenses/permits) with accurate filings and calendars.
Lead budgeting/forecasting, capital tracking, and project ROI reviews; monitor labor and cost of sales with department heads.
Reconcile balance-sheet accounts monthly; manage audits (internal/external) and support lender/owner reporting packages.
Optimize systems and workflows between PMS, POS, labor/payroll, and back-office accounting; strengthen data integrity.
Build and mentor a small accounting team; set clear SLA/close calendars and elevate cross-department financial acumen.
What You Bring
5+ years of progressive hotel accounting experience, including controller/assistant controller responsibility in NYC or similar Tier-1 market.
Background in large, multi-outlet operations (rooms + F&B/banquets/rooftop + paid amenities such as spa/pool/clubs).
Mastery of USALI, GAAP, and hotel tax requirements; strong command of excel-based modeling and reconciliations.
Proficiency with hotel systems (PMS/POS), payroll platforms, and accounting software; comfort improving processes and controls.
Ability to translate numbers into operational steps; calm under deadlines; high ownership and urgency.
Nice to Have
CPA or progress toward certifications
Multi-property or asset-management reporting experience.
Work Setup & Schedule
On-site in Manhattan; standard business hours with flexibility during close, audits, and forecast cycles.
Compensation & Benefits
Temporary W2 or C2C (Corporate to Corporate): Estimated $60–$80/hour or equivalent salary, based on experience.
Conversion (Perm): Estimated $130,000–$160,000 base, plus bonus eligibility and a competitive benefits package.
Final pay will reflect experience, skills, and market factors in compliance with NYC transparency requirements.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics. Accommodations available upon request.
How to Apply
Submit a résumé highlighting hotel size (rooms), outlets supported, systems used, and examples of cost control or margin improvement you led. Include availability for a Manhattan start date to this job posting or direct to LeadWithPurpose@Op-Excellence.net
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