Regional Hotel Controller

GF Hotels and Resorts•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At GF Hotels and Resorts, our culture is the heartbeat of our success. Our strategic compass guides us toward continuous improvement. We analyze market trends, adapt to changing landscapes, and innovate to stay ahead. We invest in our people. Their growth fuels our collective progress. Whether it’s leadership training, skill-building workshops, or mentorship programs, we empower our team to thrive. Creativity is our secret ingredient. We encourage fresh ideas and unconventional solutions. We recognize that our strength lies in our unity. Every team member contributes to our success. Together, we achieve more than any individual could. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Regional Hotel Controller. This is a hybrid position that will require someone who can be in our corporate office located in Philadelphia a few times per week. The Regional Controller supports GF Hotels & Resorts’ centralized accounting platform by providing financial leadership, oversight, and analysis for a portfolio of managed hotels. This role acts as a strategic partner to both the centralized controllers and regional operations teams, ensuring financial integrity, accuracy, and alignment with company objectives. The Regional Controller plays a key role in driving performance, maintaining compliance, and supporting the company’s mission to deliver exceptional results for ownership groups and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a regional or multi-property hotel finance leadership role.
Strong understanding of centralized or shared-service accounting models in hospitality.
Deep knowledge of hotel operations and financial management.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with both corporate and on-property teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to GF Hotels & Resorts’ values of integrity, accountability, and excellence.
Collaborative leadership style focused on partnership and service.
Strategic thinker with operational insight and attention to detail.
Dedicated to supporting GF’s goal of maximizing value for ownership groups through financial discipline and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience with M3, Oracle, or other hospitality financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Reporting Review and analyze monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and P&L reports prepared by the centralized accounting team to ensure accuracy and consistency across assigned hotels.
Collaborate with the centralized controller to maintain the weekly cash flow forecast model that projects cash needs for each hotel for the upcoming 90 days by validating weekly data inputs for anticipated cash receipts and disbursements, and analyzing and explaining all weekly variances between the actual cash flow and the prior week's forecast.
Partner with centralized controllers to address discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Provide detailed financial analysis to regional operations leadership, highlighting key performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
Ensure all financial reporting adheres to the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry and GF Hotels & Resorts’ corporate accounting standards.
Collaborate with hotel general managers, regional operations leaders, and centralized accounting teams in preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
Review and challenge assumptions to ensure financial plans are realistic, aligned with operational strategies, and consistent with ownership expectations.
Provide financial insights to enhance decision-making and improve profitability across the assigned portfolio.
Serve as the primary financial liaison between operations and centralized accounting, promoting clear communication and accountability.
Support general managers in understanding and interpreting financial results, helping them connect performance metrics to operational outcomes.
Participate in hotel and regional performance reviews, providing financial leadership and strategic recommendations.
Ensure that proper internal controls are in place and function effectively at each property.
Review and monitor balance sheet reconciliations, cash handling, and capital expenditure processes.
Partner with internal audit and corporate finance to ensure compliance with GF Hotels & Resorts’ policies and industry standards.
Work closely with centralized accounting leadership to streamline processes and implement best practices across the portfolio.
Support system integrations, new property transitions, and other financial process initiatives as assigned.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within GF’s centralized accounting platform to drive efficiency and consistency.