Controller

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a full time Controller to join us at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa.

Get a different Northern California experience at Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, with comfortable rooms and suites, garden spaces, a luxurious resort-style pool and splash bar, and lively restaurants: enjoy local ingredients and premium wine pairings at Little Summer, or hang-out with local beers, burgers, and yard games at South Yard. Whether you're here for business or a weekend trip to napa, our hotel near wineries offers a laid-back experience: our courtyard features glowing fire pits and lush landscaping, providing a relaxing space to unwind and sip wine after exploring Napa Valley. Our hotel near Robert Mondavi Winery and Castello Di Amorosa is also close to downtown Napa restaurants and shopping. Gather in our Napa conference center, featuring over 22,000 sq ft of elegant indoor meeting rooms and outdoor event venues, ideal for Napa weddings under Redwood trees. You will always remember your easy-going, resort experience at Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

The Controller manages the day-to-day accounting operations of Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely completion of accounting activities, and effective internal controls. This role supports the General Manager and department leaders in understanding financial performance, managing expenses, and achieving the hotel’s financial goals.

• →Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, cash management, bank reconciliations, and payroll coordination.
• →Lead the monthly closing process, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Ensure financial reports are accurate and completed within established deadlines.
• →Prepare and review monthly financial statements. Investigate discrepancies, explain significant variances to budget and forecast, and communicate findings to the General Manager and department leaders.
• →Prepare monthly and quarterly ownership reports with support and guidance from the General Manager, including financial results, budget and forecast variances, and commentary on hotel performance. Coordinate with department leaders and regional finance support to ensure reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• →Coordinate preparation of the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts with the General Manager, department leaders, and regional finance support. Review submissions for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with anticipated business levels.
• →Support department leaders in understanding financial reports, monitoring labor and operating expenses, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining service standards.
• →Review invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and payment requests for accuracy, appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and required approvals.
• →Maintain effective internal controls over cash handling, purchasing, disbursements, payroll, inventories, and hotel assets. Monitor compliance with Sage Hospitality policies and applicable ownership and brand requirements.
• →Monitor accounts receivable, collection activity, billing accuracy, and outstanding balances. Work with hotel teams to resolve billing disputes and reduce overdue accounts.
• →Monitor cash balances and anticipated payment needs. Coordinate funding requirements and cash management activities with the General Manager and regional finance team.
• →Coordinate physical inventories and review inventory reconciliations with department leaders. Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
• →Maintain accurate fixed asset records and capital expenditure tracking. Support preparation of capital requests, reimbursement documentation, and project reporting.
• →Prepare or coordinate required tax filings, regulatory reports, and audit schedules with regional finance teams and outside advisors, as applicable.
• →Support internal and external audits by maintaining organized records, providing requested documentation, and addressing findings promptly.
• →Train, supervise, and develop accounting associates. Establish clear priorities, monitor performance, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
• →Maintain a welcoming and collaborative accounting department. Be accessible to associates and help department leaders resolve accounting and financial questions.
• →Identify financial risks, reporting concerns, and control weaknesses. Communicate issues promptly to the General Manager and regional finance leadership, with recommended solutions.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a full-service hotel or resort.
• Prior experience as an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Controller, or in a comparable role preferred.
• Experience with month-end closing, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting practices, generally accepted accounting principles, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, payroll processes, cash management, and inventory controls.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements, analyze variances, and explain financial information clearly to operational leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; familiarity with hotel property management, point-of-sale, and payroll systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial, payroll, and associate information.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify concerns and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to train and develop accounting associates and work collaboratively across departments.

• Primarily seated work with regular computer use and review of financial reports and records.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional bending or kneeling to access files, supplies, or equipment.
• Ability to move between offices and hotel departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, management, vendors, and other business partners, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to review reports, records, and computer displays, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work is performed primarily indoors in an office and hotel environment.

Work schedules may vary to accommodate month-end closing, budget preparation, audits, and other business needs.