VP of Hotel Accounting - Schulte Hospitality Group

Schulte Hospitality Group•Louisville, KY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a Vice President of Hotel Accounting to provide executive-level financial leadership across a large, multi-property portfolio operating in a high-volume, multi-brand hospitality environment. This role owns the financial integrity of the accounting function across the assigned portfolio — from month-end close oversight through team leadership, audit readiness, and cross-functional partnership with operations and ownership. In addition, this leader operates as part of a collaborative VP leadership team, collectively responsible for elevating accounting quality, consistency, and capability across the broader organization. The ideal candidate brings deep hotel accounting expertise, proven experience leading teams, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and hands-on level. This is a role for a leader who earns credibility through technical rigor, communicates financial complexity with clarity, and builds high-performing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, with demonstrated progression to a senior leadership role
Multi-property controller experience required; hotel/hospitality industry experience required
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, USALI, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
Experience with ERP systems required (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial data to executive and non-financial audiences.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple locations.
High degree of professionalism; ability to operate with minimal supervision in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PMS and POS systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of Regional Controllers and Staff / Senior Staff Accountants, providing clear direction, performance accountability, and ongoing coaching. Develop team members not only for portfolio success, but to operate effectively within standardized, enterprise-wide processes.
Design and deliver a structured training program for both accounting and hotel operational teams, covering financial reporting, internal controls, standard operating procedures, and expense management.
Execute performance management processes including recruitment and retention initiatives and annual performance reviews.
Cultivate a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence across the accounting organization.
Oversee month-end close with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency across properties, reducing variability and rework.
Ensure financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered in accordance with established close schedules and ownership reporting requirements.
Implement quality controls and review frameworks to ensure financial results are reliable and decision-ready.
Prepare and review cash flow forecasts across the portfolio, ensuring leadership has timely and accurate visibility into liquidity positions.
Monitor cash activity and partner with operational and ownership teams to support effective liquidity management at scale.
Ensure compliance with all applicable internal control frameworks.
Maintain audit readiness across the portfolio, ensuring properties meet internal and external audit standards per Internal Audit guidelines and Corporate communications.
Lead the coordination of external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors.
Review, maintain, and improve financial policies and procedures to support a strong control environment.
Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, hotel owners, and third-party asset managers on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities across the portfolio.
Provide financial direction and training to hotel operational teams on reporting, controls, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding of properties within assigned portfolio, aligned with established transition playbooks.
Drive timely adoption of accounting processes, systems, and controls for new properties, and ensure rapid stabilization of financial reporting and control environment post-transition.
Identify and escalate risks, gaps, or inefficiencies during transitions, partnering with central teams and peers to resolve.

Benefits

Daily Pay
Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
Paid Parental Leave
401k Plan + Company Match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!