Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield - Controller

About the role

In this key Executive Committee role, you’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and month-end processes while overseeing audits, payroll, AP/AR, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily financial operations, including reporting, payroll, AP/AR, cash management, and audits
• Oversee month-end close, profit analysis, and variance reporting
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and annual operating plans with department leaders
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements and monthly forecasts
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability
• Maintain strong financial controls to protect assets and sensitive data
• Manage tax collection, posting, reconciliation, and banking activities accurately
• Ensure compliance with reporting standards and documentation requirements
• Conduct regular balance sheet reviews to reduce risk and improve accuracy
• Support audit readiness and operational integrity across the hotel

Requirements

• Enjoy digging into financial data and understanding the "why" behind the numbers
• Thrive in environments where consistency and accountability matter
• Comfortable interacting with department heads, hotel leadership, ownership groups, auditors, banks, and vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and 5+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in hospitality or a similar industry
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting teams
• Strong communication skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and hotel systems
• Strategic thinker with high integrity and the flexibility to meet business needs

Skills

• Financial Leadership & Performance
• Compliance, Controls & Risk
• Team Leadership & Collaboration

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule to accommodate the demands of the role.