Controller-Perlen House

Perlen House; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Perlen House in San Antonio seeks a Controller to oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. This hands-on financial leader will focus on day-to-day performance and internal controls for the property, bringing hospitality expertise and strong analytical skills.

You will lead month-end close, GAAP reporting, and audit support, mentor the finance team, and coordinate with ownership and the Emma Hospitality Group CPA to ensure accuracy and timely filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years in progressive finance roles; hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Leadership and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, GL.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with ownership.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and audit support.
• Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity for operations.
• Develop internal controls and mentor finance staff.
• Coordinate with external CPAs for audits and tax filings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Hospitality knowledge

USALI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

USALI

Hotel financial systems

Job description

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1590

The Controller will oversee the financial functions of Perlen House, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. This role is critical in shaping the financial operations and reporting for the property, with a primary focus on the day-to-day financial performance and controls of Perlen House. The Controller combines hospitality industry expertise with strong analytical skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to financial leadership.

Essential Functions

Provide strategic partnership in overseeing the day-to-day Perlen House finance department responsibilities.

Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with both internal operating functions and Ownership for current Perlen House operations.

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Develop and execute an efficient month-end closing calendar to allow timely delivery of financials in accordance with the hotel operating agreement.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and local regulations, supporting the Emma Hospitality Group CPA — the primary point of contact for external auditors — with documentation and on-site fieldwork during the annual audit cycle.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, submitting reconciliations to the Emma Hospitality Group CPA for review and approval.

Cash Flow & Risk Management

• Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity to support Perlen House's operational needs and capital projects.
• Identify financial risks specific to hotel operations and implement mitigation strategies.

Compliance & Controls

• Enact and instill internal controls throughout Perlen House's finance operations, incorporating advisory guidance from the Emma Hospitality Group CPA, and ensure compliance with tax laws, hospitality regulations, and audit requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Perlen House's policies and procedures as well as applicable brand and ownership reporting standards.
• Support the Emma Hospitality Group CPA — the primary point of contact for tax compliance matters across the portfolio — by ensuring timely completion of Perlen House's property-level tax filings and providing required documentation.
• Manage and mentor the Perlen House finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Provide staffing recommendations to Ownership to ensure optimal finance department performance at the property.
• Collaborate with the Emma Hospitality Group CPA, who serves as the primary point of contact for external audits, balance sheet reconciliations, and tax compliance across the two-property portfolio, and provides advisory guidance on internal controls; this is a peer/support relationship, not a reporting line.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises members of the Perlen House accounting and finance team, including accounts payable/receivable staff and income audit, and carries responsibility for hiring, coaching, and performance management within the department.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years in the hospitality or luxury service industry.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial systems and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a single-property hotel operation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.