Hotel Finance Controller — Strategic Leader

Vaco by Highspring; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance 80% covered

Dental and vision

LTD/STD/Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO days

401K match

Ground-floor opportunity

Team-oriented culture

In-person daily

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a seasoned Controller to oversee the financial operations of a new luxury hotel in San Antonio. You will manage accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, driving accurate reporting and strong controls.

Lead the finance team, partner with Ownership and the Hospitality Group CPA, and ensure GAAP adherence while supporting capital projects and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with 3+ years in a hotel - must have.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial systems and USALI.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience for a single-property hotel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic partnership overseeing day-to-day hotel finance responsibilities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with internal teams and Ownership.
• Oversee daily accounting operations including A/P/A/R, payroll, and G/L.
• Ensure timely month-end close and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Mentor the hotel finance team and advise Ownership on staffing.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Hotel finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a seasoned Controller to oversee the financial operations of a new luxury hotel in San Antonio. You will manage accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, driving accurate reporting and strong controls.

Lead the finance team, partner with Ownership and the Hospitality Group CPA, and ensure GAAP adherence while supporting capital projects and strategic growth.