Hotel Controller

GF Hotels and Resorts

Hotel Controller

Portland, OR +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join the Leadership Team at Dossier Hotel Dossier Hotel is seeking a Controller to lead the property’s financial operations and partner with leadership to ensure strong financial performance. Located in downtown Portland, Dossier is a boutique lifestyle hotel celebrated for its design, local partnerships, and exceptional guest experience. This role is ideal for a hands-on hospitality finance professional who enjoys both operational accounting and strategic financial leadership. Why Join Dossier Hotel? At Dossier, we believe great hotels are built by passionate people who care about their work and the community. We offer: • Competitive salary and benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • Hotel and travel discounts • Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a boutique hotel environment • Collaborative and creative workplace culture Responsibilities: Month-End Close & Accounting Operations • Oversee property-level month-end closing processes, including balancing, timely upload of all month-end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted. • Perform monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and research on financial questions. • Participate in the monthly review of financial statements and review all general ledger account classifications with the Corporate Office, General Manager, and other property managers. • Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budget process. • Oversee month-end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing, and related worksheets. Cash, Revenue & Audit Controls • Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures. • Ensure cash and credit card deposits are processed and reconciled daily. • Provide direction to the night audit team to ensure compliance with the Company and Brand night audit checklist. • Audit all Rooms, F&B, and ancillary revenue reports to verify accuracy. • Oversee daily and monthly reconciliation of sales and occupancy tax. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable • Process Accounts Payable invoices, verifying the accuracy of coding. • Perform Accounts Receivable functions, including proper credit approval, accurate and timely billing, weekly review of aging, and collection follow-up. • Assist the General Manager in controlling expenses and maintaining department checkbooks. Operational Partnership & Training • Provide direction and training to hotel operational teams in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll. • Perform analysis of financial data, trends, or special projects as required by the General Manager or Corporate Office. • Ensure property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in Internal Audit guidelines. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives. Systems Experience (Preferred) • M3 Accounting • ProfitSword • SharePoint • ADP Payroll Systems • Advanced Microsoft Excel • Familiarity with HMS Property Management Systems (PMS) and hotel financial reporting platforms is a plus. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred. • 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in hospitality. • Prior hotel accounting experience strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, AP/AR, month-end close, and budgeting. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 yearly

    • Month-End Close & Accounting Operations • Oversee property-level month-end closing processes, including balancing, timely upload of all month-end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted. • Perform monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and research on financial questions. • Participate in the monthly review of financial statements and review all general ledger account classifications with the Corporate Office, General Manager, and other property managers. • Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budget process. • Oversee month-end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing, and related worksheets.Cash, Revenue & Audit Controls • Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures. • Ensure cash and credit card deposits are processed and reconciled daily. • Provide direction to the night audit team to ensure compliance with the Company and Brand night audit checklist. • Audit all Rooms, F&B, and ancillary revenue reports to verify accuracy. • Oversee daily and monthly reconciliation of sales and occupancy tax.Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable • Process Accounts Payable invoices, verifying the accuracy of coding. • Perform Accounts Receivable functions, including proper credit approval, accurate and timely billing, weekly review of aging, and collection follow-up. • Assist the General Manager in controlling expenses and maintaining department checkbooks.Operational Partnership & Training • Provide direction and training to hotel operational teams in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll. • Perform analysis of financial data, trends, or special projects as required by the General Manager or Corporate Office. • Ensure property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in Internal Audit guidelines. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.Systems Experience (Preferred) • M3 Accounting • ProfitSword • SharePoint • ADP Payroll Systems • Advanced Microsoft Excel • Familiarity with HMS Property Management Systems (PMS) and hotel financial reporting platforms is a plus.

  • Compensation
    $85,000-$95,000 per year
  • Locations
    Chicago, IL • Portland, OR