Area Controller

Location: Zion, Utah

Salary: $110k - $120

Our client is a rapidly growing hotel management company with a portfolio of lifestyle and boutique properties across the U.S., committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences. They are currently seeking an Area Controller to lead the financial operations of their properties in Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Moab.

 In this role, the Area Controller will ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment across hotel assets. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality finance professional with strong accounting expertise and a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee multi-property accounting and financial operations, serving as the primary liaison with corporate finance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support operational and ownership goals
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including P&Ls, balance sheets, and ownership reporting packages
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness across properties
• Monitor costs, cash flow, and expense controls to protect assets and drive financial performance
• Manage payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax obligations
• Provide financial insights and guidance to property leadership to support decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within hospitality, including supervisory responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of hotel accounting systems, PMS/POS platforms, and Microsoft Office, with solid Excel skills
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, budgets, and forecasts to support operational decision-making
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and support leadership and ownership needs
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a multi-property environment

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Sarah at COREcruitment dot com

Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out