Hotel Controller

St. Louis, MO 63130

$95,000–$110,000 annually

We are seeking an experienced Hotel Controller to lead the financial function for a premier executive hotel and conference center in St. Louis. This opportunity requires more than someone who can produce financial reports. The ideal candidate is a business-minded finance leader who understands what the numbers mean, why they move, and how financial performance connects to day-to-day hotel operations.

The property operates in partnership with a major university and business-school environment, creating a sophisticated client relationship that requires strong financial judgment, communication skills, and the ability to explain financial information to both hospitality operators and business-minded stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable leading people while helping senior leadership make informed operational decisions.

• Lead the financial and accounting function for a full-service hotel and executive conference center
• Partner closely with hotel leadership to understand financial performance and operational trends
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance results
• Explain the business reasons behind financial variances and trends
• Help department leaders understand how operational decisions impact financial results
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Maintain strong financial controls and accounting standards
• Oversee day-to-day accounting processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Work collaboratively with hotel leadership and university/client stakeholders
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement
• Develop financial processes that support accountability and sound business decisions
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting/finance team
• Operate independently while maintaining strong communication with senior leadership

• Progressive accounting or finance leadership experience
• Hospitality, hotel, resort, conference center, or related service-industry experience strongly preferred
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, Accounting Manager, or similar experience
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational finance
• Ability to analyze financial results and clearly explain why performance is changing
• Strong business judgment and operational mindset
• Comfortable partnering with department leaders outside of Finance
• Strong people-management and employee-development skills
• Self-motivated and capable of taking ownership without constant direction
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High degree of accuracy, organization, and follow-through
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment with sophisticated stakeholders

Charles Frede