Assistant Controller - Hotels

Gf Hotels; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GF Hotels is seeking an Assistant Controller for its multi-property hotel accounting team. This senior, hands-on role builds on the Staff Accountant foundation, independently handling complex accounting tasks and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of hospitality accounting, understands USALI 12, and is eager to learn toward a Controller role. You will review work, analyze results, and connect property operations to the general ledger, balance sheet, P&L, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years hospitality accounting or finance experience.
• Familiarity with USALI 12.
• Strong fundamentals, initiative and communication.

Responsibilities

• Review work and assist Controllers and Regional Controllers.
• Analyze hotel financial results and report findings.
• Drive accurate and timely completion of recurring deliverables.
• Link property operations to the general ledger, balance sheet, P&L and cash position.

Skills

Hospitality accounting

USALI 12

Financial analysis

Communication

Job description

The Assistant Controller is a senior, hands-on corporate accounting position supporting GF Hotels & Resorts' multi-property hotel accounting organization. Building on the core responsibilities of the Staff Accountant role, the Assistant Controller independently manages more complex accounting assignments, reviews work, analyzes hotel financial results, supports Controllers and Regional Controllers, and helps drive accurate and timely completion of recurring deliverables.

The ideal candidate has at least one to two years of hospitality-industry accounting or finance experience, understands the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, 12th Revised Edition (USALI 12), and wants to continue learning and growing toward a Controller role. The position requires strong accounting fundamentals, initiative, sound judgment, curiosity, clear communication, effective follow-through, and the ability to connect property operations to the general ledger, balance sheet, P&L, cash position, and financial reporting process.