Corporate Hotel Controller

Olympia Hospitality•Portland, ME

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serving as the critical liaison between property-level operations and the Corporate Accounting department, the Corporate Hotel Controller partners directly with the Director of Corporate Accounting and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive strong financial strategy, analysis, and planning. This leadership role guides financial decision-making across the portfolio, facilitating system implementations, ProfitSword updates, and comprehensive financial reviews for both the Home Office and individual properties.

Requirements

A minimum of five years hotel financial management experience.
Accounting degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
Leadership – ability to effectively motivate, mentor, coach & counsel others to perform well (including appropriate documentation)
Customer Service – deliver hospitable service that is attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous; demonstrate patience, tact and diplomacy
People Skills – ability to collaborate, create rapport, and work effectively with others; earn and maintain trust and respect
Communication Skills – ability to effectively listen & communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills – ability to identify the issue, collect and analyze information to understand the problem and effectively resolve. Identify, recommend, and implement best practices
Judgment & Discretion – appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
Organizational & Time Management Skills – ability to appropriately schedule time to meet job demands, multi-task, prioritize, follow through, and work efficiently with limited supervision
Aptitude & Adaptability – ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and business needs
Composure – ability to maintain composure and work under pressure, managing stress to meet business demands. (Calmly handle all customer and employee interactions & issues)
Attention to Detail – ability to follow instructions and achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks
Computer skills/ Technical Aptitude – proficiency in computer technology, i.e. e-mail, MS Word, Excel, & other hotel related systems. Utilize technology to enhance organizational efficiency
Training – ability to share knowledge and act as a resource in teaching others to perform tasks efficiently and safely

Nice To Haves

Multi-location accounting/reporting also preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive strong financial strategy, analysis, and planning.
Guide financial decision-making across the portfolio.
Facilitate system implementations.
Facilitate ProfitSword updates.
Conduct comprehensive financial reviews for both the Home Office and individual properties.