Controller- Hotel Emma

Perlen House•San Antonio, TX

11d

About The Position

The Controller oversees Hotel Emma’s financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. The role shapes the property’s financial operations and reporting, focusing on day-to-day financial performance and controls. It combines hospitality industry expertise with analytical skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to financial leadership. The Controller partners strategically in managing the hotel finance department and leads budgeting and forecasting with internal operating functions and Ownership. The position oversees accounting operations, reporting, cash flow, risk management, internal controls, and property-level tax filings. It also manages and mentors the Hotel Emma finance team and makes staffing recommendations to Ownership. The Emma Hospitality Group CPA is a peer/support partner, not the Controller’s reporting line.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
At least 3 years of experience in the hospitality or luxury service industry.
Strong knowledge of hotel financial systems and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a single-property hotel operation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic partnership in overseeing day-to-day Hotel Emma finance department responsibilities.
Lead budgeting and forecasting for current Hotel Emma operations in partnership with internal operating functions and Ownership.
Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.
Develop and execute an efficient month-end closing calendar to deliver financials on time under the hotel operating agreement.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and local regulations.
Support the Emma Hospitality Group CPA as the primary contact for external auditors, including providing documentation and supporting on-site fieldwork during the annual audit cycle.
Maintain accurate general ledger records and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, submitting reconciliations to the Emma Hospitality Group CPA for review and approval.
Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity for operational needs and capital projects.
Identify hotel-operation-specific financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Establish internal controls throughout Hotel Emma’s finance operations, incorporating advisory guidance from the Emma Hospitality Group CPA.
Ensure compliance with tax laws, hospitality regulations, and audit requirements, and adherence to Hotel Emma policies and procedures and applicable brand and ownership reporting standards.
Support the Emma Hospitality Group CPA on portfolio tax compliance by ensuring timely completion of Hotel Emma property-level tax filings and providing required documentation.
Manage and mentor the Hotel Emma finance team, fostering accountability and excellence.
Provide staffing recommendations to Ownership to support optimal finance department performance.
Supervise Hotel Emma accounting and finance team members, including accounts payable/receivable staff and income audit, with responsibility for hiring, coaching, and performance management.