Controller

The Controller manages, supervises, monitors, and reviews all on-site accounting transactional activities, including account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, research, billing, credit and collection, and the monitoring of operations systems, procedures, and control features. This role is instrumental in managing the daily operations of the resort’s Finance division, working closely with the Director of Finance to maintain sound financial controls, support a timely month-end close, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and service from the resort’s pre-opening phase onward.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a strong understanding of the month-end process, including financial statements, accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, in accordance with GAAP and corporate standards.
• Lead the end-to-end accounting function across the group’s entities, overseeing the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under US GAAP, IFRS, and Mexican NIFs.
• Maintain and coordinate monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies and outstanding items are investigated and resolved.
• Complete daily, monthly, and periodic accounting and financial reporting accurately and on time, including ensuring income is properly recorded and the Daily Business Report is generated accurately.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and ensure accuracy of counts, pricing, and valuation.
• Safeguard cash assets through bank reconciliations and cash counts of all issued banks, including the General Cashier, and report discrepancies to the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Assist with month-end adjustment journal entries, reconciliations, and the preparation of supporting schedules/work papers for financial analysis, internal controls, and internal/external audits.
• Maintain knowledge of the current USALI edition and hotel policies regarding records control, security, retention, and disposal.
• Oversee the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and general cashiering functions.
• Oversee financial reporting, external audits, internal controls, and technical accounting, maintaining accounting policies and procedures, preparing technical accounting memos, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulations.
• Drive accounting transformation and operational excellence by redesigning processes, implementing scalable policies and systems, leveraging MRI and automation technologies, and improving efficiency, data quality, and close timelines.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, providing financial analysis and recommendations that support the organization’s growth and profitability.
• Work closely with all departments to develop solutions to systems and controls issues.
• Ensure the daily balance of Income Audit to the Daily Report.
• Complete all general ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure a timely month-end close.
• Produce accurate financial statements.
• Prepare Balance Sheet analysis.
• Assist the Director of Finance with weekly labor analysis.
• Review monthly intercompany billing, ensuring all invoices are submitted for processing.
• Attend department meetings and other required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a hotel finance/accounting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Progressive experience in accounting and reporting, including substantial hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements; Big 4 experience required.
• Real estate experience required; lodging and/or hospitality experience highly desirable.
• CPA / Public Accountant certification strictly required.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and Mexican NIFs.
• Demonstrated experience designing and improving accounting processes and working with accounting systems (Oracle or a comparable ERP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to deliver on deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities in a fast-paced, fluid work environment.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, UltiPro, Birchstreet, Delphi, Oracle, Kronos, Opera, OnTrack, YellowDog, Resort Suite, and WinRetail preferred.