Controller - Signia by Hilton San Jose

As an Assistant Director of Finance, you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. **Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You** Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an **Assistant Director of Finance**, you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. [The Signia by Hilton San Jose](https://gy-78-955.848trk.com/trk/?cs=6a593d65-c09c-f21b-1517-9451ed3b49f6&sig=89142f.tiab8v&u=https://hilton.com) is looking for a Controller to join our team! Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our hotel is across from Plaza de César Chávez Park and within walking distance of the San Jose Convention Center, providing a premier destination for guests and a rewarding workplace for hospitality professionals. Be part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list! From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use. The ideal candidate should possess: - Minimum 3 years of hotel finance management experience - Experience in managing 300+ rooms hotel - Union experience is highly preferred ### Responsibilities Here's what you'll do during a typical day: - **Support financial strategy execution:** Assist in directing financial operations to ensure alignment with the hotel’s strategic goals, optimizing profitability and efficiency - **Manage financial planning and budgeting:** Support the development of annual plans, projections, and budgets while maintaining spending controls and preparing annual depreciation schedules for furniture, equipment, building supplies, revisions, and alterations - **Provide financial insights:** Assist in reviewing financial performance, reconciling accounts, and preparing recommendations for hotel leadership and ownership - **Direct financial operations:** Oversee Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Night Audit functions, ensuring adherence to internal controls and financial policies - **Oversee financial reporting:** Lead the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy in cash receipt coding and supporting internal audits for transparency and compliance - **Monitor and approve financial transactions:** Review and authorize ledger reconciliations, tax filings, and payroll, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance - **Inspire and develop the team:** Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team ### Qualifications **What It Takes to Make the Stay** At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality**. Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership**. A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now**, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. ### About the Team **How We'll Help You Thrive** At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including\*: - **Incredible travel perks** – Enjoy 11…