Task Force Controller

Schulte Hospitality Group • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a service-oriented Task Force Controller to provide strategic and functional leadership across finance and accounting. The role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, financial planning and analysis, and relationships with external financial partners. The Controller also serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and supports organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Five years of accounting management experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Basic math skills.
• Understanding of GAAP and USALI.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Excel; Outlook is a plus.
• Detail-oriented approach and commitment to excellence.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect the accounting department.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Accounting management experience in the hospitality industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Safeguard assets and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time by implementing internal audits, controls, and checks across departments.
• Lead and direct day-to-day accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing and billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general and entity accounting, and cost accounting.
• Develop, improve, and issue timely monthly financial records for executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, programs, capital expenditures, and product costing.
• Communicate financial concepts clearly and persuasively to support desired behaviors.
• Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate appropriate credit resources under competitive terms.
• Monitor systems for data accuracy, such as outlet menu prices, and support revenue goals.
• Interface with outside audit firms, banks and lessors, casualty and liability insurance agents, credit card companies, and collection agencies.
• Provide visionary, strategic, and functional leadership for finance and accounting in accordance with organizational objectives.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Benefits

• Daily Pay access
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access starting day one
• Multiple health insurance options
• Life insurance options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more through Schulte Savings Marketplace

What This Job Offers

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