Hospitality Finance Controller: Lead Insights and Growth

Hilton; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Controller to ensure GAAP compliance, manage financial planning and analysis, and oversee transactions across departments in a leading hospitality environment.

The role involves advising hotel leadership, developing a high-performing finance team, and driving profitability through disciplined financial management. This on-site position at Hilton requires strong leadership and strategic insight.

Qualifications

• Ensures GAAP compliance and internal controls to safeguard hotel assets.
• Plans, forecasts, and budgets with insights for hotel management, corporate offices, and ownership.
• Reviews and approves hotel financial transactions to maintain integrity and cost control.
• Interprets financial data for leadership and recommends profitability strategies.
• Leads, coaches, and develops the finance team with evaluations and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial compliance: Ensure adherence to 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

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial planning

Internal controls

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Job description

Hilton is seeking a Controller to ensure GAAP compliance, manage financial planning and analysis, and oversee transactions across departments in a leading hospitality environment.

The role involves advising hotel leadership, developing a high-performing finance team, and driving profitability through disciplined financial management. This on-site position at Hilton requires strong leadership and strategic insight.