Hotel Controller

Kinzie Hotel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

The Kinzie Hotel in downtown Chicago seeks a Hotel Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations on-site. You will direct GAAP/USALI-compliant processes, manage the full accounting cycle, and serve as a business partner to the General Manager, with accountability to Corporate Finance Director.

This role requires hands-on management of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls across the property’s finances, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP and USALI guidelines.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage month-end close and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property's general ledger.
• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare complete monthly financial statements.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain supporting accounting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Analyze operating results and investigate variances.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and USALI.

Job description

Seeking a Controller at our beautiful Kinzie Hotel in downtown Chicago. We offer a competitive starting salary and a full benefits package that includes affordable health, vision, dental, STD; company-paid life insurance etc. Our retirement savings 401k plan comes with a company match. You will be responsible for the financial operations of the hotel in a decentralized accounting environment. Position Information Position Title: Hotel Controller Department: Accounting & Finance Property: Kinzie Hotel – Chicago, Illinois Reports To: General Manager Functional Reporting: Corporate Finance Director FLSA Classification: Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time Position Summary The Hotel Controller is responsible for directing and performing all accounting and financial activities for the Kinzie Hotel. This position oversees the complete accounting cycle, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the property's financial records while maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), company policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Hotel Controller serves as the hotel's financial leader and business partner to the General Manager while maintaining functional accountability to the Corporate Finance Director. The position requires the ability to independently manage a broad range of accounting responsibilities and provide timely financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls that support the operational and financial objectives of the property. This position is based on-site at the Kinzie Hotel and is not designated for remote or hybrid work.

• Maintain the property's general ledger.
• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare complete monthly financial statements.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain supporting accounting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Analyze operating results and investigate variances.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and USALI. Accounts Payable