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Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 per year
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Financial Controller
Cambria Hotel New Haven | Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Located in the heart of New Haven's vibrant downtown district, Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area offers a modern, upscale hospitality experience just moments from Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital, and the city's thriving business, dining, and cultural scene. Designed for today's business and leisure traveler, the hotel combines contemporary style with exceptional service, making it a premier destination in one of New England's most dynamic markets.
As Financial Controller, you'll play a key leadership role in the financial success of the hotel, partnering closely with the General Manager and department leaders to drive performance, ensure financial integrity, and support strategic decision-making.
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
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 per year
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Financial Controller
Cambria Hotel New Haven | Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Located in the heart of New Haven's vibrant downtown district, Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area offers a modern, upscale hospitality experience just moments from Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital, and the city's thriving business, dining, and cultural scene. Designed for today's business and leisure traveler, the hotel combines contemporary style with exceptional service, making it a premier destination in one of New England's most dynamic markets.
As Financial Controller, you'll play a key leadership role in the financial success of the hotel, partnering closely with the General Manager and department leaders to drive performance, ensure financial integrity, and support strategic decision-making.
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
- Oversee full accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, income audit, and purchasing
- 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
- 2-3 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership responsibility
- Prior experience as:
- Controller OR
- Assistant General Manager
- Direct hotel experience required
- 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
- Financial reporting is accurate, timely, and trusted—no surprises
- Finance is actively driving business performance, not just reporting it
- Strong, collaborative relationships exist across all departments
- Accounting operations run smoothly with effective controls and processes
- Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
- Bonus: ~10% performance-based
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
- Paid time off holidays
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Salary : $60,000 - $70,000