Controller - Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center

Aramark

Princeton, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$64,400–$116,725
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Bank Management, Budgeting, Business Case, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Cost Control, Credit and Collections, Detail Oriented, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Literacy, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Support, Fitness, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Past Due Accounts, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Return on Investment (ROI), Systems Administration/Management, Tax Accounting, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Treasury, Twitter, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Princeton, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Description

The Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center is surrounded by 370 acres of peaceful lakeside woodlands just minutes from historic Princeton, New Jersey. We offer a welcoming setting for meetings, weddings, special events, dining and leisure getaways. Chauncey features luxurious guest rooms, a conference center, event space, indoor saltwater pool and state of the art fitness center, dining room, lobby bar and a helipad.

 

The Controller oversees financial operations for the Chauncey Hotel and multiple related properties ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective financial support to hotel operations. This role partners closely with hotel leadership to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and informed decision?making.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $64,400.00 to $116,725.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

 

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

 

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and fixed assets
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with company and regulatory standards
  • Ensure timely and accurate month?end and year?end close processes
  • Analyze financial results and provide clear explanations of variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods 

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead the annual budget and periodic forecast processes in collaboration with department heads
  • Monitor operating performance against budget and provide actionable insights to improve results
  • Support pricing, labor, and cost?control strategies

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Establish, maintain, and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard hotel assets
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax requirements, payroll regulations, and applicable laws
  • Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, responding to findings as required

Operational & Departmental Support

  • Serve as a financial partner to hotel operations, assisting departments with financial analysis, labor controls, inventory management, and capital planning 
  • Provide financial guidance and training to department leaders to strengthen financial literacy
  • Support operational initiatives with ROI analysis and business case development

Cash Flow & Treasury

  • Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and account reconciliations
  • Monitor credit, collections, and aging reports to minimize bad debt exposure

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional growth
  • Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service within the finance team

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support system implementations or upgrades (e.g., PMS, POS, accounting systems 
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested by hotel leadership or ownership

Qualifications

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with hotel accounting software and PMS systems (e.g., Opera, Profitvue or similar) preferred
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling

Professional Attributes 

  • Strong analytical and problem?solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skill 
  • High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Self?motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast?paced operational environment

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

About the Company

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Aramark

We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.

Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.

Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.

Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.

To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.

We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.

Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.

We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.

The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1936
WEBSITE
https://www.aramark.com/