Group Controller

Job Description: Group Controller

Position Title: Group Controller
Reports To: Director of Finance
Department: Finance

Job Summary: The Group Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations for a portfolio of boutique hotels. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, cash flow management, budgeting, and operational financial support across multiple properties. The Group Controller partners closely with hotel General Managers and ownership to drive profitability while maintaining the unique service standards and guest experience associated with boutique hospitality.

The ideal candidate combines strong hospitality accounting expertise with a hands-on, collaborative management style suited to entrepreneurial and lifestyle hotel environments

This position will collaborate closely with Managing Partners, Director of Operations, Culture & Commerce, Human Resources, Property Accounting Teams, Hotel Managers and Department Heads to maximize revenue, manage expenses, and enhance overall financial performance.

Group Controller - Dutchfield LLC

Position Summary

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

• Manage all accounting functions for multiple boutique hotel properties
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and ownership reports
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow reporting
• Monitor daily revenue reporting, banking activity, and reconciliations

Budgeting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts for each property
• Analyze occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, labor costs, and departmental profitability
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to ownership and operations teams
• Support pricing and expense management strategies

Operational Finance Support

• Partner with General Managers and department leaders on financial performance
• Review payroll, purchasing, AP/AR, and inventory controls
• Monitor hotel operational KPIs and labor efficiency
• Assist with vendor negotiations and contract review

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain internal accounting controls and company policies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and local regulations
• Coordinate external audits and tax preparation
• Oversee insurance, licenses, and financial compliance matters

Leadership

• Supervise accounting staff including accounts payables/receivables/purchasing
• Develop standardized accounting procedures across hotels
• Train and mentor finance team members
• Assist in system implementations and process improvements