Assistant Controller

ABOUT HOTEL DROVER:

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of the West, Hotel Drover delivers true Texas hospitality. Named to honor the legendary cowboys who drove cattle to market across the plains, Hotel Drover is an Autograph Collection® property, offering a truly unique guest experience in the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Our goal is simple. To harness the true spirit of the Stockyards through the legacy of the drover, creating an experience that can only be achieved here in Fort Worth. Proud of where we came from, we greet visitors with a tip of the hat and a firm handshake, welcoming all to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and genuine Texas hospitality.

So dust off your boots, grab your hat and join us at Hotel Drover.

WHO WE'RE SEEKING:

We’re seeking a unique individual who will embody the heart and soul of the Fort Worth Stockyards while caring deeply about our brand and community – someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This person is driven to create meaningful experiences for our employees, guests, and community.  

We want to work with someone who brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. We are seeking an individual who will whole-heartedly take responsibility for ensuring Hotel Drover successfully delivers Legendary Service to every guest, every day.  

We have poured our passion, energy, and excitement into crafting an extraordinary place and brand – and we know that the right Assistant Controller for Hotel Drover will be as inspired and passionate about this vision as we are. Care for people, have a belief in the power of community, and the desire to create extraordinary experiences drive us. You must apply if these things also drive you!

ROLE SUMMARY: Our Assistant Controller is a key leader on our team ensuring the day-to-day success of our finance operations. We are looking for an individual who is eager to lead & innovate across multiple finance/accounting functions, maintain system operations & functionality, participate in month end close and complex transaction processing, and partner with and support team members courageously.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise department team members responsible for A/P, A/R, Income Audit, Daily Cash, and General Accounting functions ensuring smooth daily operations and processes
• Drive establishment, implementation, and documentation of policies and procedures that support a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations & profitability, and manage business risks
• Continuously maintain and resolve problems with operational and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of reporting
• Manage, review, and ensure accuracy of general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial statements from transaction origination
• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations ensuring balances are fully supported by appropriate source documentation
• Lead complex accounting projects and focus on continuous improvements and automation; identify and implement changes to reduce cycle time and manual/repetitive work
• Provide tools and metrics for the accounting department to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of their work
• Assist with monthly flux analyses
• Review leases, contracts, agreements, subcontracts, and licenses from an accounting perspective
• Ensure accuracy of all accounting data used in filings for licenses, taxes, contacts, etc.
• Review and advise on daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports to the property
• Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting to Ownership, Management Company, Internal Departments, and Internal/External Auditors
• Provide operational, regulatory, and ad hoc reports, as required
• Create a department that is proactive and responsive; schedule, evaluate, train, develop, and monitor team members
• Other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Primarily office-based; extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Ability to review detailed financial data and reports with strong visual focus
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement between office areas or properties
• Ability to lift up to 15–25 lbs occasionally (files, equipment)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience; accounting/hospitality preferred

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required

• Minimum of 3+ years of accounting/finance supervisory experience with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staf

• Demonstrated strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP & USALI

• On property, multi-property, or shared service hotel experience a plus

• Analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy

• Highly skilled in spreadsheet and word processing software; experienced with XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experienced in financial and hotel software applications (M3, ProfitSword, Inventory Systems, etc)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on understanding of all areas of Accounting including: AP, AR, Income Audit, Cash, General Ledger, Credit/Collections, COS/Inventory Control, Payroll, P&L preparation and analysis, etc.

• Familiarity and comfort working closely with Front Office, Reservations, Food & Beverage, and Sales departments to support operations

• Able to identify opportunities for continuous improvements and automation in business processes

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Adhere to all policies stated in the team member handbook

• Work in alignment with our shared values and act as an extension of our family of brands

• A love for the history and future of the Fort Worth Stockyards 

Hotel Drover complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans' status.