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Assistant Controller-Hospitality Management

Prominence Hospitality Group
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

Assistant Controller – Hospitality Management


Prominence Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations across multiple hotel properties and entities. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional with hospitality or hotel accounting experience looking to grow within a fast-paced environment.


What You’ll do as an Assistant Controller

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

• Analyze property-level P&Ls and investigate variances

• Oversee AR, AP, cash, fixed assets, and prepaids

• Prepare and file sales and occupancy tax returns

• Support audits, lender reporting, and tax requests

• Partner with operations and internal teams to resolve accounting issues

• Identify process improvements and support accounting staff

• Act as backup to the Controller


What You’ll Need to be an Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5 years of accounting experience, including multi-entity accounting

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience with M3, Hotel Investor Apps, QuickBooks, or similar systems

• Advanced Excel skills


Preferred:

• Hospitality, hotel, or property management accounting experience

• CPA or CPA-eligible

• Experience with audits, tax, and lender reporting

• Familiarity with PMS or POS systems

• Hindi language proficiency is a plus


Why Join Prominence Hospitality?

• Growth-focused hospitality organization

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunity to work across a diverse hotel portfolio

Apply today to join a team focused on operational excellence and financial performance in hospitality!

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