Controller - Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Hilton; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

ESPP discount

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Health plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton in New Orleans seeks an experienced Controller to oversee GAAP compliance, internal controls, and the monthly close for our hotel operations. You’ll partner with hotel leadership and corporate offices to drive profitability and accuracy in financial reports.

You will manage planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while mentoring the Finance team to deliver timely, trusted insights that support strategic decisions across the brand.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting or finance experience with significant exposure to hotel financial operations.
• Prior supervisory or management experience in accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, balance-sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GAAP compliance and internal controls to safeguard hotel assets.
• Manage financial planning: annual plan, projections, and budgets; advise hotel management and ownership.
• Monitor and approve transactions to ensure financial integrity and cost control.
• Advise leadership on interpretation of financial data and profitability strategies.
• Supervise and develop the Finance team; conduct performance evaluations and training.
• Run accounting operations and monthly close; maintain accuracy of records.
• Coordinate budgets/forecasts and conduct variance analyses with department leaders.
• Coordinate capital-accounting, audit, tax, and compliance processes.
• Identify financial issues and present findings to the Director of Finance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Balance-sheet reconciliations

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Controller, you’re not just ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial compliance: Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and implement internal controls to safeguard hotel assets
• Manage financial planning and analysis: Prepare the annual plan, projections, and budgets, providing key insights and counsel to hotel management, corporate offices, and ownership
• Monitor and approve transactions: Review and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to ensure financial integrity and cost control
• Advise hotel leadership: Assist department heads in interpreting financial data and recommend strategies to maximize profitability
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team

In Addition

• Runs the accounting operation and monthly close.
• Owns the day-to-day accuracy and completeness of the accounting records.
• Personally prepares and reviews key accounting work.
• Directs the Finance team’s daily execution.
• Maintains accounting procedures, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Coordinates and prepares significant portions of budgets and forecasts.
• Develops detailed variance analysis and works with department leaders.
• Coordinates execution of capital-accounting, audit, tax, and compliance processes.
• Identifies financial or control issues and presents findings and recommendations to the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

Progressive accounting or Finance experience with significant exposure to hotel financial operations. Prior supervisory or management experience in accounting or Finance strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, balance-sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

About The Team

How We’ll Help You Thrive

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.