Hotel Finance Controller: Strategy, Budgets & Compliance

theaviatorhotelanchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage seeks an experienced Controller to establish and administer its financial systems, internal controls, and capital plan. You will be the financial manager, planning short- and long-term objectives and reporting to management for bottom-line results.

Responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow, payroll, and tax filings, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. CPA/MBA preferred; hospitality experience valued.

Qualifications

• Prior experience: 4 years as Senior Staff Accountant; hospitality preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all financial systems, internal controls, and capital plan.
• Prepares budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for management.
• Manages daily operations of the Accounting Department and payroll.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory tax filings and reporting.
• Presents reports to ownership and executive team on a timely basis.

Skills

Senior Staff Accountant

Supervisory experience

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Great Plains

Opera

ADP / Paycom

Job description

The Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage seeks an experienced Controller to establish and administer its financial systems, internal controls, and capital plan. You will be the financial manager, planning short- and long-term objectives and reporting to management for bottom-line results.

Responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow, payroll, and tax filings, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. CPA/MBA preferred; hospitality experience valued.