Operations Controller – Hotel & Conference Center St. Louis, MO 63130 $100,000–$115,000 annually Monday–Friday | On-Site Hotel Finance Leadership Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Hotel Controller to lead the financial function for a premier executive hotel and conference center in St. Louis. This opportunity requires more than someone who can produce financial reports. The ideal candidate is a business-minded finance leader who understands what the numbers mean, why they move, and how financial performance connects to day-to-day hotel operations. The property operates in partnership with a major university and business-school environment, creating a sophisticated client relationship that requires strong financial judgment, communication skills, and the ability to explain financial information to both hospitality operators and business-minded stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable leading people while helping senior leadership make informed operational decisions. What You'll Do • Lead the financial and accounting function for a full-service hotel and executive conference center • Partner closely with hotel leadership to understand financial performance and operational trends • Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance results • Explain the business reasons behind financial variances and trends • Help department leaders understand how operational decisions impact financial results • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning • Maintain strong financial controls and accounting standards • Oversee day-to-day accounting processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting • Work collaboratively with hotel leadership and university/client stakeholders • Identify financial risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement • Develop financial processes that support accountability and sound business decisions • Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting/finance team • Operate independently while maintaining strong communication with senior leadership What We're Looking For • Progressive accounting or finance leadership experience • Hospitality, hotel, resort, conference center, or related service-industry experience strongly preferred • Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, Accounting Manager, or similar experience • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational finance • Ability to analyze financial results and clearly explain why performance is changing • Strong business judgment and operational mindset • Comfortable partnering with department leaders outside of Finance • Strong people-management and employee-development skills • Self-motivated and capable of taking ownership without constant direction • Excellent communication and presentation skills • High degree of accuracy, organization, and follow-through • Comfortable working in a client-facing environment with sophisticated stakeholders. JOB ID: 182307 #post Charles Frede