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The Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center is surrounded by 370 acres of peaceful lakeside woodlands just minutes from historic Princeton, New Jersey. We offer a welcoming setting for meetings, weddings, special events, dining and leisure getaways. Chauncey features luxurious guest rooms, a conference center, event space, indoor saltwater pool and state of the art fitness center, dining room, lobby bar and a helipad. The Controller oversees financial operations for the Chauncey Hotel and multiple related properties ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective financial support to hotel operations. This role partners closely with hotel leadership to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and informed decision‑making.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and fixed assets
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with company and regulatory standards
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
Analyze financial results and provide clear explanations of variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods
Lead the annual budget and periodic forecast processes in collaboration with department heads
Monitor operating performance against budget and provide actionable insights to improve results
Support pricing, labor, and cost-control strategies
Establish, maintain, and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard hotel assets
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax requirements, payroll regulations, and applicable laws
Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, responding to findings as required
Serve as a financial partner to hotel operations, assisting departments with financial analysis, labor controls, inventory management, and capital planning
Provide financial guidance and training to department leaders to strengthen financial literacy
Support operational initiatives with ROI analysis and business case development
Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and account reconciliations
Monitor credit, collections, and aging reports to minimize bad debt exposure
Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional growth
Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service within the finance team
Support system implementations or upgrades (e.g., PMS, POS, accounting systems)
Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested by hotel leadership or ownership
Requirements:
Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
Advanced proficiency in Excel
experience with hotel accounting software and PMS systems (e.g., Opera, Profitvue or similar) preferred
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
Nice to have:
Experience with hotel accounting software and PMS systems (e.g., Opera, Profitvue or similar)
What we offer:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Work/life resources
Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage