[Remote] VP of Hotel Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a Vice President of Hotel Accounting to provide executive-level financial leadership across a large, multi-property portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial integrity of the accounting function, leading a team of Regional Controllers and Staff Accountants, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Regional Controllers and Staff / Senior Staff Accountants, providing clear direction, performance accountability, and ongoing coaching. Develop team members not only for portfolio success, but to operate effectively within standardized, enterprise-wide processes
• Design and deliver a structured training program for both accounting and hotel operational teams, covering financial reporting, internal controls, standard operating procedures, and expense management
• Execute performance management processes including recruitment and retention initiatives and annual performance reviews
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence across the accounting organization
• Oversee month-end close with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency across properties, reducing variability and rework
• Ensure financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered in accordance with established close schedules and ownership reporting requirements
• Implement quality controls and review frameworks to ensure financial results are reliable and decision-ready
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts across the portfolio, ensuring leadership has timely and accurate visibility into liquidity positions
• Monitor cash activity and partner with operational and ownership teams to support effective liquidity management at scale
• Ensure compliance with all applicable internal control frameworks
• Maintain audit readiness across the portfolio, ensuring properties meet internal and external audit standards per Internal Audit guidelines and Corporate communications
• Lead the coordination of external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors
• Review, maintain, and improve financial policies and procedures to support a strong control environment
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, hotel owners, and third-party asset managers on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities across the portfolio
• Provide financial direction and training to hotel operational teams on reporting, controls, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding of properties within assigned portfolio, aligned with established transition playbooks
• Drive timely adoption of accounting processes, systems, and controls for new properties, and ensure rapid stabilization of financial reporting and control environment post-transition
• Identify and escalate risks, gaps, or inefficiencies during transitions, partnering with central teams and peers to resolve

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, with demonstrated progression to a senior leadership role
• Multi-property controller experience required; hotel/hospitality industry experience required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, USALI, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Experience with ERP systems required (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial data to executive and non-financial audiences
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple locations
• High degree of professionalism; ability to operate with minimal supervision in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with PMS and POS systems preferred

Benefits

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

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