Controller

Hotel Champlain, Curio Collection by Hilton; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay!

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hotel Champlain, Curio Collection by Hilton in Burlington, VT, seeks a Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting and month-end processes while overseeing audits, payroll, AP/AR and tax compliance. You will focus on financial controls, accuracy and profitability, supporting a strong team to drive hotel performance.

You will interact with department heads, hotel leadership, ownership groups, auditors, banks and vendors, guiding strategic financial decisions with integrity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Hotel systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Step into the heart of our hotel's financial engine as Controller. In this key 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

• 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
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members for strong performance
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback and accountability
• Promote professionalism, integrity, and ethical leadership
• Foster a collaborative culture that supports hotel performance

Numbers Navigator

• Steer balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and confidence in every financial decision.

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!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income