Property Controller

Westgate Resorts • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Property Controller leads on-site resort accounting operations at Westgate Resorts, overseeing accounting for Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Retail. The role manages a team of 2–3 direct reports and partners with resort and regional leaders to maintain accounting accuracy, cost control, and operational excellence. The position supports resort and corporate leadership with financial reporting and helps ensure compliance with HOA accounting requirements.

The Property Controller also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, year-end audits, and accounting initiatives, while developing property accounting staff and supporting financial performance across resort departments. The role is expected to demonstrate Westgate’s values of Passion, Integrity, and Work Ethic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 7 years of accounting experience in a month-end close or general ledger environment.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret and present data.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, analysis, and spreadsheet creation; proficiency in Outlook and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to small groups.
• Detail orientation and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to make sound judgments, solve problems, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and develop effective financial strategies.
• Leadership skills that foster accountability, accuracy, and team development.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting management or supervisory experience, with hospitality or resort experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with hotel front desk or retail POS systems.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Foreign language skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resort accounting functions, including month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, cash handling, and income audit processes.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate budget and forecast deviations.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, including conducting surprise cash audits.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts with complete documentation.
• Resolve discrepancies involving guest credits, deposits, or revenue postings.
• Collaborate with department heads on financial performance, cost control, and labor productivity.
• Support annual operating and capital budget preparation and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with HOA accounting requirements and participate in meetings as needed.
• Provide timely, accurate financial reports to property and corporate leadership.
• Supervise and develop property accounting staff, fostering accuracy, accountability, and growth.
• Partner with Development Accounting on HOA reserves reporting, budget-versus-actual reporting, and fund roll-forwards.
• Support year-end audits and contribute to accounting department initiatives and projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily Pay access
• Pregnancy, parental leave, and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Military leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cruises, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, and more
• Low-cost gym membership
• Annual scholarship of up to $40,000 for one eligible dependent of a current Team Member
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager