Assistant Controller

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.

Our Guiding Principles:

Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment

The salary for this position is $83,000-93,000.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the financial operations, reporting, and accounting functions for assigned hotel properties. This role assists with month-end close, banking activities, journal entries, financial reconciliations, and operational accounting support while partnering closely with property leadership teams.
With the expansion of responsibilities to an additional hotel property, the Assistant Controller will help strengthen financial oversight, improve operational efficiency, and provide centralized support across multiple hotel locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Assist with month-end closing processes for assigned hotel properties.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Support financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting records.

Banking & Cash Management

• Oversee daily banking activities and cash reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury-related functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate deposits and account balancing.

Operational Accounting Support

• Provide accounting support to hotel operations and department leaders.
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and compliance procedures.
• Support accounts payable, receivable, and payroll-related functions as needed.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Assist in training and mentoring accounting team members.
• Help standardize accounting processes across properties.
• Identify opportunities for operational and financial efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with banking, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple properties.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Controller / Director of Finance
Supports: Multiple hotel properties and accounting operations

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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