Controller - Hilton New Orleans Riverside

About the job

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Controller, you’re not just ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Oversee financial compliance:  Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and implement internal controls to safeguard hotel assets
• Manage financial planning and analysis:  Prepare the annual plan, projections, and budgets, providing key insights and counsel to hotel management, corporate offices, and ownership
• Monitor and approve transactions:  Review and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to ensure financial integrity and cost control
• Advise hotel leadership:  Assist department heads in interpreting financial data and recommend strategies to maximize profitability
• Inspire and develop the team:  Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team

In Addition:

• Runs the accounting operation and monthly close.

• Owns the day-to-day accuracy and completeness of the accounting records.

• Personally prepares and reviews key accounting work.

• Directs the Finance team’s daily execution.

• Maintains accounting procedures, reconciliations, and financial controls.

• Coordinates and prepares significant portions of budgets and forecasts.

• Develops detailed variance analysis and works with department leaders.

• Coordinates execution of capital-accounting, audit, tax, and compliance processes.

• Identifies financial or control issues and presents findings and recommendations to the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

Progressive accounting or Finance experience with significant exposure to hotel financial operations. Prior supervisory or management experience in accounting or Finance strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, balance-sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

About Us

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.*

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 228531
• Job Category: Finance and Accounting
• Posting Date: 2026-10-23
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Equal Opportunity Employer: EOE, including disability/vets