Financial Controller | Cambria Hotel New Haven

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our operation and serve as a key finance leader supporting day-to-day operations. This role functions as the right hand to the General Manager, combining deep accounting expertise with strong operational partnership across the property.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes with accuracy and timeliness

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple revenue streams

• Manage audit, compliance, tax-related reporting, and internal control processes

• Oversee cash flow, multi-entity financial activity, and capital planning initiatives

• Act as a finance business partner to operational leaders

• Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders

• Drive process improvements across systems, reporting tools, and workflows

• Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial systems and reporting platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership responsibility

• Prior experience as: Controller OR Assistant General Manager

• Direct hotel experience required

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of operational workflows and their financial impact

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and business partnership mindset

• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance teams

• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to operate “in the weeds” while maintaining a strategic lens

• Highly organized with strong execution, ownership, and follow-through

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

• Bonus: ~10% performance-based

• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match

• Paid time off + holidays

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