Complex Controller

WINDSOR CAPITAL GROUP•Walnut Creek, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Windsor Hospitality is looking for their newest dual-property Complex Controller to join their team. This role is crucial for the financial operations of the property, ensuring accurate numbers, sound financial controls, and providing insights from data to drive decisions. The Controller will be responsible for the full accounting function, including monthly financials, budget oversight, payroll, audits, and tax compliance, and will lead a small support team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, including hotel operations knowledge.
Working knowledge of GAAP, USALI, and hotel departmental profit and loss structures.
Working knowledge of general accounting systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, plus working proficiency in Outlook and Word.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large data sets.
Strategic financial judgment that ties results back to each hotel’s business plan.
Clear written and verbal communication of financial concepts to General Managers, department heads, and corporate leadership.
Leadership that develops Finance staff and builds bench strength across properties.
Ability to manage competing close, forecast, and audit deadlines across multiple hotels.
Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential financial, payroll, and personnel information.

Nice To Haves

Hotel or hospitality accounting experience.
Prior experience in a centralized accounting environment supporting multiple properties.
Experience with any of the following systems: PEP, Full System PMS, M3 Accounting System, Birchstreet, Micros POS, Paylocity.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and provide explanations for budget and forecast variances.
Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve profitability, and reduce costs.
Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and correction of posting discrepancies.
Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting by providing historical financial data and actual results.
Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash handling, credit and collections, and treasury functions.
Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and ensure compliance with company policies.
Manage risk, insurance requirements, certificates of insurance, and reporting of potential liability or property claims.
Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with retention requirements.
Support tax reporting, reconcile tax liability accounts, and maintain required business licenses and permits.
Recruit, lead, coach, and develop Finance team members, including performance management and professional development.
Partner with hotel and corporate leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.