Hybrid Hotel Controller: Finance & Accounting Lead

The Lodge At Jackson Hole; Jackson (WY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Jackson Hole is seeking an experienced Hotel Assistant Controller to manage day-to-day accounting and month-end close for The Lodge and Mountain Modern Jackson. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days per week with travel to other properties as needed, reporting to the Hotel Controller and partnering with the General Manager.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least five years in hospitality accounting, including GAAP and USALI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of accounting experience, hospitality industry expierence required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and USALI hotel accounting practices.
• Experience with PMS, POS, and accounting systems (e.g., M3, Opera, Sage, or similar).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Excel and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing process, to produce accurate and timely financial statements.
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with company standards.
• Assist with annual budget and monthly forecast.
• Assist with capital project approvals and expense tracking.
• Manage daily income audit ensuring accuracy of PMS/POS postings and investigate discrepancies.
• Research and respond to guest chargeback claims and coordinate with Front Office team.
• Ensure accounts payable are processed accurately and paid timely.
• Maintain vendor relationships and professionally resolve billing discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, and aging management for both operating and guest receivables.
• Partner with sales team to ensure accurate group invoices and timely collections including group deposits.
• Administer cash handling procedures, bank deposits, change orders, petty cash, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and timely file all sales, lodging, and other taxes.
• Oversee contractors and vendors by maintaining current insurance and required agreements are on file.
• Ensure bi-weekly payroll is accurate and submitted timely in conjunction with General Manager.
• Oversee weekly labor and AR meetings.
• Actively participate in properties’ leadership and staff meetings.
• Assist in driving the financial performance of the property in conjunction with General Manager.
• Special projects, system implementations, and process improvements as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned by hotel or corporate management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

M3

Opera

Sage

PMS

POS

Job description

The Lodge at Jackson Hole is seeking an experienced Hotel Assistant Controller to manage day-to-day accounting and month-end close for The Lodge and Mountain Modern Jackson. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days per week with travel to other properties as needed, reporting to the Hotel Controller and partnering with the General Manager.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least five years in hospitality accounting, including GAAP and USALI