Financial Controller

About Trestle Studio:Trestle Studio is a boutique real estate investment and development firm with a focus on lifestyle assets. Trestle specializes in tailoring branding and design to unlock the true value of our assets while bridging development expertise with financial discipline. Most importantly, we are a team of individuals passionate about creating inspiring places and experiences that are also community builders. The Trestle team is behind some of the most recognizable brands in the hospitality industry.Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven Controller. The Controller is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel, with a sharp focus on the profitability of the business. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains acceptable levels of internal control, ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, upholds management and ownership operating procedures, and safeguards owner and investor assets.Responsibilities:Core Financial OperationsEffectively manage and communicate cash flow-related issues, including accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, cash flow statements, management of receivables and payables, control mechanisms, and timely deposits of all funds.Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure accurate recording in accordance with established guidelines; monitor and control the hotel's operating forecast.Prepare annual budgets and monthly variance analysis; investigate and critique variances from budget or prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.Ensure hotel compliance with all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and proper execution of all operational taxes.Analyze financial data and operations to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotel's financial objectives.Comply with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and maintain internal controls for all finance and accounting operations.Timely review and approve all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations.Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.Successfully complete all internal and external financial audits, including coordinating work with CPA firms and delivering requested information on a timely basis.Maintain compliance with management and ownership standards and regulations to ensure the hotel operates safely and efficiently.Timely interact with Executive Committee members to ensure property operations are on track and under control.Monitor accurate production of the hotel's daily operating report.Execute other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.Reporting CalendarWeekly: A/R & A/P Aging, Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue UpdatesMonthly: Financial Statements, Forecasting, Key Statistics Report, Cash FlowAnnual: Budgets, 5-Year Plans, 5-Year Capital PlansQualifications:Minimum 5 years of progressive Hospitality Finance/Accounting experience.Prior Controller or Director of Finance experience preferred, ideally at a premium or full-service property.Bachelor's degree preferred, with a concentration in Finance or Accounting.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in Opera Cloud PMS, HIA, M3 or similar hospitality accounting platform.Must be proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and hotel-specific systems.Must supervise 2 or more employees.Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.General Requirements:Maintain a professional and service-oriented demeanor at all times.Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of employees, guests, and ownership.Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and personnel information.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and professional conduct.Flexible schedule as required; occasional evenings or weekends during peak reporting periods.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit for extended periods; long hours may be required during financial close and pre-opening.Sedentary work with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.Benefits:Dental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In personQualified candidates should submit the following information:Brief cover letter indicating key strengths and reasons for interest in this positionCurrent resumeEmployment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.