Regional Controller

Oconee Chamber; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Telemedicine access

Health Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on events/electronics/gym

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a Regional Controller to lead accounting functions for multiple properties. The role emphasizes month-end close, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and strategic analysis with a hands-on leadership style.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in accounting or finance, 5+ years of financial management experience in hospitality, and strong knowledge of US GAAP. This is a full-time on-site leadership position with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum 2 years Sr. Staff Accountant experience, or 5 years financial management experience
• Hotel experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions with the corporate accounting team
• Oversee month-end close processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports
• Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations
• Lead and manage senior staff and staff accountants
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis and forecast preparation
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls
• Produce monthly financial packages and owner reporting
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes across hotels

Skills

Hotel operations knowledge

Detail oriented

Leadership

Communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Forecasting

Education

BA or BS in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

General ledger software

PMS/POS systems

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Regional Controller to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks , an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Work Today, Get Paid today , with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: SHG is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants .

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee accounting functions with the corporate accounting team
• Oversee month-end close processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
• Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as appropriate
• Complete, review and/or cash projections for hotel/ reits . Effectively communicate cash needs to ownership
• Lead, direct and manage senior staff accountants and staff accountants
• Perform analysis of budget-to-actual variations and ensure accuracy of financial results
• Direct monthly forecasting and annual budget process as needed
• Oversee month end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets
• Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
• Ensure compliance with SOX compliance requirements
• Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax requirements
• Oversee Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding
• Assist in creating and implementing internal audit SOPs and standards
• Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, review of aging and follow-up with OPS VP
• Assist with external audit requests ensuring timeliness with all requests
• Ensure that property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
• Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business objectives
• Communicate with ownership on operational results and cash needs
• Monthly financial package
• Monthly owner reporting
• Monthly department reporting
• Trend and metric analysis
• Analyze data and make recommendations to Accounting
• Ad hoc reports as requested
• Development of budget planning tools
• Produce monthly forecast reporting
• Develop best practices around forecasting for hotel teams
• Track forecast accuracy by hotel
• Coordination of new hotel historical data into the various reporting systems
• ROI analysis on renovations and revenue enhancement projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years Sr. Staff Accountant experience, or 5 years financial management experience
• Hotel experience helpful
• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and deep understanding of all aspects of hotel operations.
• Must be detail oriented , with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork with the ability to lead by example.
• Builds morale and spirit while instilling an industry leading guest service attitude in all associates.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• "Hands-on" leadership approach to management and team development.
• Must be able to prioritize Regional functions in order to meet all deadlines
• Executes all performance management, oversee recruitment & retention programs to include bonus program & annual reviews.
• Well-versed in strategic planning and operational execution
• Excellent communicator and dynamic presenter.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct with clear communication.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required
• Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level
• Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows
• Meet all deadlines as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems used within Schulte Hospitality
• Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

* The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position . Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

* Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

Position Type

Full-time

Compensation Range

$105,000-115,000 annually + incentive eligible

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