Controller

Pyramid Global Hospitality•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Hotel Controller oversees and directs all financial and accounting operations for the San Antonio Marriott Northwest, ensuring accurate financial 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 that support the hotel's financial performance and operational objectives. Accounting functions must be performed accurately and on time in accordance with Marriott brand standards, company policies, and applicable regulations. The role oversees daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, audits, and accounting personnel. It also works with hotel leadership to support operational decisions, manage expenses, improve efficiency, and develop the Finance Department team. The property has 297 guest rooms and 11,417 square feet of meeting space.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is listed as 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hotel or hospitality accounting is strongly preferred.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily hotel accounting and financial operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, payroll accounting, and month-end closing.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules.
Review financial results, identify trends and variances, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
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, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and control expenses.
Analyze hotel performance indicators, including revenue, labor costs, departmental expenses, and overall profitability.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and financial resources, and ensure compliance with company policies, Marriott brand standards, and financial procedures.
Oversee cash handling, bank reconciliations, credit card transactions, deposits, revenue controls, purchasing, expense approvals, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
Coordinate internal and external audits, resolve audit findings, maintain compliance with tax requirements and financial regulations, and recommend actions to address financial risks.
Supervise and direct accounting personnel and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general cashier, income audit, and payroll-related accounting functions.
Review account reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, monitor vendor payments and outstanding receivables, and oversee 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 closings.
Partner with the General Manager and department heads on financial decisions and provide guidance on labor management, purchasing, inventory, and expense control.
Participate in leadership meetings, communicate financial results and business trends, and promote department-head accountability for budgetary and financial goals.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenses without compromising guest satisfaction or service standards.
Maintain effective working relationships and communication with hotel leadership, associates, ownership, and corporate finance teams.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop accounting team members; set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback.
Ensure the accounting team follows established policies, procedures, and deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of financial, associate, and proprietary company information.