Corporate Controller

Hersha Hospitality Management; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hotel management is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting. This role is pivotal in ensuring the organization's financial health and involves leading high-performance teams while maintaining compliance with accounting regulations. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong preference for those with controller experience. This dynamic position offers a range of benefits and the opportunity to contribute significantly to a respected company in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives

Employee Assistance and Wellness Program

Educational/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance required.
• CPA license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of corporate financial reports and manage closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and coordinate audits with third-party auditors.
• Prepare and manage corporate budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Compliance

Budgeting

Tax Preparation

Financial Analysis

Policy Development

Team Leadership

Lender Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Corporate Controller

HHM Hotels is a leading hotel management and investment company with a portfolio of hotels and resorts spanning North America. The organization takes pride in operating over 50 independent luxury and lifestyle hotels as well as premium branded hotels in urban and resort markets. This position requires travel between our Philadelphia and Harrisburg corporate offices.

Essential Job Functions

• Financial reporting: Oversight of the preparation of corporate financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Oversight and management of the corporate closing processes, including variance analyses and reconciliations.
• Accounting compliance & Audit: Ensuring accounting activities comply with financial and accounting regulations (GAAP), ensuring establishment of and compliance with internal controls. Coordinate audits with third-party auditors.
• Budgeting: Preparing and managing corporate budgets, as well as supporting the property budgeting process. Completion and coordination of the corporate monthly forecasts.
• Tax preparation: Working with third parties to ensure timely preparation of tax schedules, returns, and ensuring accurate corporate income tax compliance.
• Financial analysis: Analyzing financial results, trends, costs, and budgets.
• Policy development: Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to establish and maintain internal controls over transaction processing and financial reporting.
• Team leadership: Overseeing and developing high-performance teams.
• Lender Reporting: Overseeing lender reporting and compliance.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance required, previous controller experience preferred.
• CPA license preferred, but not required.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.

What We Believe

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.