Step into the heart of our hotel's financial engine as Controller. In this key Executive Committee role, you'll lead budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and month-end processes while overseeing audits, payroll, AP/AR, and tax compliance. With a strong focus on financial controls, accuracy, and profitability, you'll help drive the hotel's success with the support of a great team.
This role is perfect for you if you:
- Enjoy digging into financial data and understanding the "why" behind the numbers
- Thrive in environments where consistency and accountability matter
- Are comfortable interacting with department heads, hotel leadership, ownership groups, auditors, banks, and vendors
KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Performance
- Lead daily financial operations, including reporting, payroll, AP/AR, cash management, and audits
- Oversee month-end close, profit analysis, and variance reporting
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and annual operating plans with department leaders
- Ensure the accuracy of financial statements and monthly forecasts
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability
Compliance, Controls & Risk
- Maintain strong financial controls to protect assets and sensitive data
- Manage tax collection, posting, reconciliation, and banking activities accurately
- Ensure compliance with reporting standards and documentation requirements
- Conduct regular balance sheet reviews to reduce risk and improve accuracy
- Support audit readiness and operational integrity across the hotel
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members for strong performance
- Build effective cross-functional partnerships across departments
- Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback and accountability
- Promote professionalism, integrity, and ethical leadership
- Foster a collaborative culture that supports hotel performance
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 5+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in hospitality or a similar industry
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting teams
- Strong communication skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and hotel systems
- Strategic thinker with high integrity and the flexibility to meet business needs
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
- Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Retirement Plan
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Welcome to Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton. Unwind and explore Vermont from the ideal home base. Located where Lake Champlain's natural beauty meets Burlington's modern urban buzz. Discover a new neighborhood landmark that raises the bar in genuine and unexpected ways. A place where dreamers like you wake up every day to make their vision a reality-and where there's always something new to excite you.
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