Financial Controller | Cambria Hotel New Haven

Crescent Careers•New Haven, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As Financial Controller, you'll play a key leadership role in the financial success of the hotel, partnering closely with the General Manager and department leaders to drive performance, ensure financial integrity, and support strategic decision-making. We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our operation and serve as a key finance leader supporting day-to-day operations. This role functions as the right hand to the General Manager, combining deep accounting expertise with strong operational partnership across the property.

Requirements

2-3 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership responsibility
Prior experience as: Controller OR Assistant General Manager
Direct hotel experience required
Deep understanding of operational workflows and their financial impact
Strong cross-functional collaboration and business partnership mindset
Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance teams
Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to operate “in the weeds” while maintaining a strategic lens
Highly organized with strong execution, ownership, and follow-through

Responsibilities

Lead and execute month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes with accuracy and timeliness
Oversee full accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, income audit, and purchasing
Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple revenue streams
Manage audit, compliance, tax-related reporting, and internal control processes
Oversee cash flow, multi-entity financial activity, and capital planning initiatives
Act as a finance business partner to operational leaders
Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Drive process improvements across systems, reporting tools, and workflows
Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial systems and reporting platforms