Controller

Marriott•San Antonio, TX

6d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Hotel Controller oversees and directs the hotel’s financial and accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, and sound financial management. The Controller partners with the General Manager, department leaders, and ownership by providing financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations to support the hotel’s financial performance and operational objectives. Accounting functions must be performed in accordance with Marriott brand standards, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role oversees daily accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit coordination, compliance, accounting personnel, and month-end and year-end closing. It also monitors hotel revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, labor costs, vendor payments, receivables, and financial performance indicators.

Requirements

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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hotel or hospitality accounting.
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.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily hotel accounting and financial operations, including the 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 to improve financial performance.
Prepare and present monthly financial reports and performance analysis to the General Manager and ownership.
Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of hotel revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and maintain accurate financial records.
Lead the annual budgeting process with the General Manager and department heads.
Prepare monthly forecasts, financial projections, and budget variance analyses.
Monitor departmental expenses, labor costs, and operating performance against 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 profitability.
Establish, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and financial resources.
Ensure compliance with company policies, Marriott brand standards, financial procedures, applicable tax requirements, financial regulations, and record-retention policies.
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.
Identify potential financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
Supervise and direct accounting personnel, ensuring responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.
Review account reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
Monitor vendor payments, outstanding receivables, and collection activities.
Ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of revenue from rooms, food and beverage, banquets, parking, and other operating departments.
Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.