VP of Hotel Accounting - Schulte Hospitality Group

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a Vice President of Hotel Accounting to provide executive-level financial leadership across a large, multi-property portfolio operating in a high-volume, multi-brand hospitality environment. This role owns the financial integrity of the accounting function across the assigned portfolio - from month-end close oversight through team leadership, audit readiness, and cross-functional partnership with operations and ownership. In addition, this leader operates as part of a collaborative VP leadership team, collectively responsible for elevating accounting quality, consistency, and capability across the broader organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep hotel accounting expertise, proven experience leading teams, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and hands-on level. This is a role for a leader who earns credibility through technical rigor, communicates financial complexity with clarity, and builds high-performing teams.

What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Regional Controllers and Staff / Senior Staff Accountants, providing clear direction, performance accountability, and ongoing coaching. Develop team members not only for portfolio success, but to operate effectively within standardized, enterprise-wide processes.
• Design and deliver a structured training program for both accounting and hotel operational teams, covering financial reporting, internal controls, standard operating procedures, and expense management
• Execute performance management processes including recruitment and retention initiatives and annual performance reviews
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence across the accounting organization

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Oversee month-end close with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency across properties, reducing variability and rework
• Ensure financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered in accordance with established close schedules and ownership reporting requirements
• Implement quality controls and review frameworks to ensure financial results are reliable and decision-ready

Cash & Liquidity Manager

• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts across the portfolio, ensuring leadership has timely and accurate visibility into liquidity positions
• Monitor cash activity and partner with operational and ownership teams to support effective liquidity management at scale

Controls, Compliance & Aduit Readiness

• Ensure compliance with all applicable internal control frameworks
• Maintain audit readiness across the portfolio, ensuring properties meet internal and external audit standards per Internal Audit guidelines and Corporate communications
• Lead the coordination of external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors
• Review, maintain, and improve financial policies and procedures to support a strong control environment

Operations Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, hotel owners, and third-party asset managers on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities across the portfolio
• Provide financial direction and training to hotel operational teams on reporting, controls, and standard operating procedures

Property Transitions

• Ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding of properties within assigned portfolio, aligned with established transition playbooks
• Drive timely adoption of accounting processes, systems, and controls for new properties, and ensure rapid stabilization of financial reporting and control environment post-transition
• Identify and escalate risks, gaps, or inefficiencies during transitions, partnering with central teams and peers to resolve

Success Profile

This role is well-suited for a candidate who:

• Thrives leading a distributed team in a fast-paced, multi-property hospitality environment
• Combines executive-level strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team development
• Communicates financial complexity - from entry-level staff to ownership groups - with equal clarity and confidence
• Takes ownership of outcomes across a large portfolio while managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Builds trust with operational leaders, hotel owners, and asset managers by being present, knowledgeable, and solutions-oriented
• Demonstrates ability to lead beyond direct reporting lines, influencing peers and driving alignment across teams. Balances portfolio accountability with enterprise mindset, avoiding siloed execution
• Champions change by driving adoption of new processes and standards, not just designing them

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, with demonstrated progression to a senior leadership role
• Multi-property controller experience required; hotel/hospitality industry experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, USALI, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Experience with ERP systems required (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with PMS and POS systems preferred

Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial data to executive and non-financial audiences
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple locations
• High degree of professionalism; ability to operate with minimal supervision in a complex, fast-paced environment
• The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.