Controller

Aimbridge Hospitality - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Accommodation

About the position

The Controller is a high-profile Executive Committee position responsible for overseeing all financial activities related to budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and account reconciliation for a hotel location. This role ensures financial controls, accurate reporting, and profitability, while leading a dynamic finance team and collaborating with the executive team to drive financial performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of all finance functions including daily and month-end reporting, payroll processing, income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash and credit card management.
• Completes comprehensive month-end close including preparing journal entries and accruals, completing cost of sales entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring proper tax reporting, and analyzing profit performance.
• Creates the annual operating plan aligned with the company's strategic direction.
• Provides analytical tools and support to department heads during budget preparation.
• Leads the sales and operations team in creating accurate monthly forecasts.
• Implements and upholds business practices that support a sales-driven culture.
• Ensures monthly P&Ls reflect accurate revenues, expenses, and cost of sales calculations.
• Analyzes daily and monthly variances between actual, forecasted, and budgeted performance.
• Advises GM and executive team on financial and operational issues.
• Analyzes financial data and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitates monthly P&L reviews to uncover challenges, opportunities, and trends.
• Manages capital expense budget and reconciles expenditures monthly.
• Ensures strong accounting and operational controls to safeguard assets and maximize profits.
• Oversees internal and city audit processes.
• Manages the accurate collection, posting, and reconciliation of occupancy taxes, sales taxes, and transient marketing district fees.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts monthly and ensures totals are supported by appropriate documentation.
• Provides continuous direction and education to the operational team in finance-related areas.
• Fosters strong professional relationships with the management group to positively impact business performance.
• Conducts ongoing coaching and annual reviews to influence positive team development.
• Cross trains team members to support successful department operations.
• Sets high standards for performance and holds the team accountable for results.

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership position or a 5+ year history of progressive career growth in hotel finance or a similar industry.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and balancing ledgers for operating and balance sheet accounts.
• Aptitude for performing numerical analysis of data and formulating conclusions or solutions.
• Ability to use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a motivated finance team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct effective group meetings and presentations.
• Superior computer skills, including Microsoft Office and POS/PMS systems, and proficiency in Excel spreadsheets.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with hotel management software.

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• 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