Hotel Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
Operations Controller - Hotel & Conference Center
St. Louis, MO 63130
$100,000-$115,000 annually
Monday-Friday | On-Site
Hotel Finance Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Hotel Controller to lead the financial function for a premier executive hotel and conference center in St. Louis. This opportunity requires more than someone who can produce financial reports. The ideal candidate is a business-minded finance leader who understands what the numbers mean, why they move, and how financial performance connects to day-to-day hotel operations.
The property operates in partnership with a major university and business-school environment, creating a sophisticated client relationship that requires strong financial judgment, communication skills, and the ability to explain financial information to both hospitality operators and business-minded stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable leading people while helping senior leadership make informed operational decisions.
What You'll Do
- Lead the financial and accounting function for a full-service hotel and executive conference center
- Partner closely with hotel leadership to understand financial performance and operational trends
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance results
- Explain the business reasons behind financial variances and trends
- Help department leaders understand how operational decisions impact financial results
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Maintain strong financial controls and accounting standards
- Oversee day-to-day accounting processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting
- Work collaboratively with hotel leadership and university/client stakeholders
- Identify financial risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement
- Develop financial processes that support accountability and sound business decisions
- Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting/finance team
- Operate independently while maintaining strong communication with senior leadership
What We're Looking For
- Progressive accounting or finance leadership experience
- Hospitality, hotel, resort, conference center, or related service-industry experience strongly preferred
- Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, Accounting Manager, or similar experience
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational finance
- Ability to analyze financial results and clearly explain why performance is changing
- Strong business judgment and operational mindset
- Comfortable partnering with department leaders outside of Finance
- Strong people-management and employee-development skills
- Self-motivated and capable of taking ownership without constant direction
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- High degree of accuracy, organization, and follow-through
- Comfortable working in a client-facing environment with sophisticated stakeholders.
JOB ID: 182307
Charles Frede