Corporate Senior Controller -- Remote --

Senior Corporate Controller

Palette Hotels' Finance team is seeking a Senior Corporate Controller. We are looking for a collaborative team player who can not only shape talent and enhance team performance but also ensure the achievement of business objectives. As a Senior Controller, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of financial reporting accuracy, driving profitability, managing controls to mitigate risks, and identifying growth opportunities while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include closely collaborating with the Director of Accounting during hotel transitions, mentoring other Controllers, leading key projects, and driving efficiency and accuracy within the Corporate Finance and Accounting Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize experience and knowledge in hospitality accounting practices to deliver accurate hotel financials in collaboration with third-party accounting services, Operations, and Human Resources teams.
• Conduct thorough P&L reviews to maximize financial results, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with hotel, regional, and corporate teams to generate precise forecasts, cash flows, and budgets.
• Ensure accuracy in DRR (Daily Revenue Report) and promptly address any discrepancies.
• Review all monthly hotel tax filings for accuracy and ensure timely payments.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and implement proactive process improvements.
• Provide support to Controllers and General Managers for forecast accuracy and continued professional development.
• Oversee the financial aspect of hotel transition processes and treasury management for our portfolio of 30+ hotels.
• Develop and maintain processes related to mortgage payments, payroll, insurance, and taxes for all hotels.
• Educate external stakeholders on best practices and procedures, and train Controllers on financial control processes.
• Assist the Director of Accounting in ensuring the team meets Key Performance Indicators.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospitality industry Accounting within a Centralized environment.
• Proven experience in driving process development to achieve results.
• Solution-oriented mindset.
  
  

Success In This Role Will Be Achieved By

• Improving team efficiency and accuracy in key processes such as hotel transitions and treasury management.
• Ensuring compliance with processes both within and outside the Finance team.
• Delivering hotel financials on time and with precision.
• Executing hotel transition requirements systematically and accurately.
• Enhancing controller knowledge of accounting practices.
• Increasing satisfaction levels of owners and Operations teams in their interactions with our Finance team.
  
  

Who We Are

Palette Hotels is a modern and fully integrated hotel management company committed to cultivating the full potential of our hotels and teams to deliver exceptional hospitality. Our brand pillars—peak performance, cultivated potential, and team empowerment—underscore our commitment to excellence. We bridge the gap between risk and reward, providing comfort and ease while investing in the future. At Palette Hotels, we integrate data-driven insights into our operations, safeguard our partners' investments, and optimize their returns.

We are dedicated to creating and sustaining meaningful hospitality careers for our associates. We offer highly competitive salaries, outstanding health benefits, extensive training and development programs, opportunities for promotion, and a positive team-based culture where people make the difference.

Palette Hotels is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on any protected classification under applicable laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace, prohibiting the use, possession, or influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during company time. Additionally, our policies address the use of legally prescribed medication if it impairs judgment, work performance, or workplace safety.

Employment Type: Full-Time