Controller in San Antonio, Texas at Zachry

Who We Are

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Zachry Hotels is a proven leader in the development, management and ownership of hospitality assets. At Zachry Hotels, we are passionate about hospitality and surround ourselves with team members who share that same passion. Our tenure in the hospitality and hotel industry has provided us the knowledge and key relationships for success in hotel management, operation, and development. We take care of our clients, business partners and each other as family, within a culture of service and accountability, where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Together We Can Do Great Things® Every Person Matters® This Is More Than A Job®

Position Overview

The Hotel Controller oversees and manages the hotel's financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, auditing, reporting, internal controls, and financial analysis. This leadership role ensures accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports strategic decision-making, and partners closely with the General Manager, Corporate Finance, and department leaders to drive financial performance and operational efficiency within a full-service hotel environment.

What You'll Do

Financial Leadership & Management

• Lead the hotel's Finance/Accounting Department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, payroll, and general ledger.
• Serve as the primary financial advisor to hotel leadership, providing guidance on budgets, forecasts, and financial strategy.
• Support the General Manager and Executive Committee with financial insights and decision-making tools.
• Ensure compliance with policies, GAAP standards, and internal control requirements.

Accounting Operations & Reporting

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, daily/weekly reports, and monthly performance packages.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain integrity of financial systems and reporting tools.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Implement and monitor strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, brand standards, and state/federal regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial reviews.
• Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles for all hotel departments.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results and provide insight on performance trends.
• Support department leaders in understanding financial data and achieving financial targets.
• Provide labor analysis, cost control recommendations, and operational improvement strategies.

Cash, Purchasing & Revenue Controls

• Oversee cash handling procedures, bank accounts, and internal cash audits.
• Review purchasing practices, inventory controls, and vendor contracts for accuracy and efficiency.
• Support revenue management with reporting, room statistics, and performance metrics.
• Ensure proper handling of taxes, service charges, and financial compliance requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise the accounting team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
• Ensure team members follow proper financial procedures and service standards.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Rooms, Food & Beverage, Engineering, HR, and Sales to support overall hotel performance.
• Support departmental decision-making through financial insights and operational partnerships.
• Assist with capital planning, project budgeting, and ROI evaluations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in Executive Committee meetings and support hotel-wide initiatives.
• Support emergency response procedures and compliance reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support hotel financial success.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance as an essential function of the role.

What You'll Bring

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Previous hotel finance or accounting leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit processes preferred.
• Experience leading or supervising accounting teams preferred.
• Hospitality, accounting, or business administration coursework preferred.
• Experience with PMS, POS, and accounting software preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong financial and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and provide actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel financial systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Commitment to accuracy, excellence, and hotel financial success.

Zachry Hotels offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

?Notice to Staffing Agencies

Zachry Hotels (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry's resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry's Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.