Controller - Signia by Hilton San Jose

About Us

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About the Role

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day as an Assistant Director of Finance (Controller) at the Signia by Hilton San Jose. 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, offering a premier destination for guests and a rewarding workplace for hospitality professionals. You’ll support the direction and administration of all hotel financial operations while spreading the warmth of hospitality through memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hotel finance management experience.
• Experience managing a 300+ room hotel is preferred.
• Union experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed 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.
• A focus on the now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Benefits

At Hilton, we invest in our team members’ wellbeing with unmatched perks and benefits, including:

• Incredible travel perks: Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.
• Own a piece of Hilton: Invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Paid parental leave: Eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents, receive paid leave.
• Personalized caregiving support: Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to navigate caregiving for yourself and loved ones.
• Crisis concierge: In times of loss, receive compassionate support for both practical and emotional care.
• Mental health resources: Eligible team members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off (PTO): Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most.
• Health and welfare benefits: From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans to keep you and your family covered.
• Financial security for your future: Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next.

Benefits availability may vary depending on team member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment.