Luxury Hospitality Controller & Financial Strategy

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a senior Controller for a premier luxury lodging property in Texas. This hands-on, strategic role partners with ownership and executives to drive profitability, oversee accounting operations, and influence capital initiatives with a focus on guest experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting leadership in hospitality, a CPA preferred, and strong budgeting, close, and planning skills to lead a fast-paced property.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years of direct hotel accounting or hotel finance leadership experience.
• CPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead all property-level accounting and finance operations (AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, Income Audit, Reporting).
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and ensure GAAP/USALI-compliant financial statements.
• Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning initiatives.
• Analyze operational and financial performance; provide leadership with actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Partner with ownership and department leaders on strategic planning, capital projects, and business initiatives.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and funding requirements.
• Establish and enhance internal controls, policies, and risk management procedures.
• Serve as liaison for external auditors and financial advisors.
• Evaluate processes and implement improvements for accuracy and reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

USALI knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Hotel accounting software

ERP systems

PMS / Property management systems

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a senior Controller for a premier luxury lodging property in Texas. This hands-on, strategic role partners with ownership and executives to drive profitability, oversee accounting operations, and influence capital initiatives with a focus on guest experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting leadership in hospitality, a CPA preferred, and strong budgeting, close, and planning skills to lead a fast-paced property.