Hotel Controller
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Accounting and Finance
Manager/Supervisor
Join Our Passionate Team at The Study at University of Chicago - We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Hotel Controller!
As the Hotel Controller, for a full-service property, you will manage our property's daily accounting functions with a hands-on approach. This position is deeply involved in critical data entry and day-to-day financial operations, providing crucial support to ensure our property runs smoothly. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, income auditing, general ledger functions, and cashiering, all while delivering accurate financial data to the General Manager and Home Office.
Our team is dedicated to guest service as our highest priority, and we are looking for a Controller who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on role, bringing expertise and enthusiasm to our supportive and service-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join Us?
About Us
The Study is more than a hotel; it's a space designed to inspire, engage, and foster meaningful connections in the heart of Chicago. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming environment that reflects contemporary living while encouraging guests to interact with each other and the world around them.
Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey? Apply today and become part of The Study's commitment to excellence in guest service and hospitality.
We are committed to building a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional service and create memorable guest experiences.
Note: We maintain a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screenings are required as part of our hiring process.
As the Hotel Controller, for a full-service property, you will manage our property's daily accounting functions with a hands-on approach. This position is deeply involved in critical data entry and day-to-day financial operations, providing crucial support to ensure our property runs smoothly. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, income auditing, general ledger functions, and cashiering, all while delivering accurate financial data to the General Manager and Home Office.
Our team is dedicated to guest service as our highest priority, and we are looking for a Controller who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on role, bringing expertise and enthusiasm to our supportive and service-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands-On Financial Management: Directly oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, income auditing, general ledger, and general cashiering.
- Day-to-day Operations: Prepare and own month-end reporting, cash flow projections, budget preparations, and all daily financial transactions within the hotel and restaurant.
- Detailed Reporting and Analysis: Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Home Office to review and validate financial performance, including income, expenses, and earnings projections - ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead the Budgeting Processes: Partner with the General Manager to prepare the annual budget, facilitate meetings, and incorporate feedback from all department leads.
- Financial Oversight: Review revenue adjustments, vouchers, invoices, and orders, ensuring proper authorization and sound financial stewardship.
- Vendor and Compliance Oversight: Ensure timely payments to vendors, compliance with tax and regulatory obligations, and manage all related contracts.
- Collaborative Departmental Support: Partner with department heads on purchase orders, cost controls, revenue enhancement initiatives, and monthly reporting requirements.
- Implement Standards and Policies: Ensure home procedures, policies, and brand standards are met across all accounting functions.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar hands-on, data-driven role within hospitality, with advancement to management. A strong background in Property Management, POS, and Accounting systems is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with a solid understanding of the Uniform Systems of Accounts for the Hotel Industry and tax regulations.
- Communication & Organization: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays for full-time team members.
- Career Development: Grow with a respected, hospitality-focused brand that values career progression. Innovative
- Work Environment: Be part of a supportive team that encourages innovation, excellence, and guest service.
- Inspiring Atmosphere: The Study is a vibrant hub designed to foster creativity, connection, and discovery.
About Us
The Study is more than a hotel; it's a space designed to inspire, engage, and foster meaningful connections in the heart of Chicago. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming environment that reflects contemporary living while encouraging guests to interact with each other and the world around them.
Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey? Apply today and become part of The Study's commitment to excellence in guest service and hospitality.
We are committed to building a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional service and create memorable guest experiences.
Note: We maintain a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screenings are required as part of our hiring process.
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