[Remote] VP of Hotel Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a Vice President of Hotel Accounting to provide executive-level financial leadership across a large, multi-property portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial integrity of the accounting function, leading a team of Regional Controllers and Staff Accountants, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit readiness.ResponsibilitiesLead, 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 processesDesign and deliver a structured training program for both accounting and hotel operational teams, covering financial reporting, internal controls, standard operating procedures, and expense managementExecute performance management processes including recruitment and retention initiatives and annual performance reviewsCultivate a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence across the accounting organizationOversee month-end close with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency across properties, reducing variability and reworkEnsure financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered in accordance with established close schedules and ownership reporting requirementsImplement quality controls and review frameworks to ensure financial results are reliable and decision-readyPrepare and review cash flow forecasts across the portfolio, ensuring leadership has timely and accurate visibility into liquidity positionsMonitor cash activity and partner with operational and ownership teams to support effective liquidity management at scaleEnsure compliance with all applicable internal control frameworksMaintain audit readiness across the portfolio, ensuring properties meet internal and external audit standards per Internal Audit guidelines and Corporate communicationsLead the coordination of external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditorsReview, maintain, and improve financial policies and procedures to support a strong control environmentServe as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, hotel owners, and third-party asset managers on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities across the portfolioProvide financial direction and training to hotel operational teams on reporting, controls, and standard operating proceduresEnsure seamless onboarding and offboarding of properties within assigned portfolio, aligned with established transition playbooksDrive timely adoption of accounting processes, systems, and controls for new properties, and ensure rapid stabilization of financial reporting and control environment post-transitionIdentify and escalate risks, gaps, or inefficiencies during transitions, partnering with central teams and peers to resolveSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance requiredMinimum 5 years of financial management experience, with demonstrated progression to a senior leadership roleMulti-property controller experience required; hotel/hospitality industry experience requiredStrong knowledge of US GAAP, USALI, internal controls, and financial reporting standardsExperience with ERP systems required (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)Proficiency in Microsoft Office suiteExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial data to executive and non-financial audiencesStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple locationsHigh degree of professionalism; ability to operate with minimal supervision in a complex, fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with PMS and POS systems preferredBenefitsWork 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 optionsPaid Parental Leave401k Plan + Company MatchPaid Time OffHoliday PayPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSchulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!Company OverviewSchulte Hospitality Group is a premier hospitality management and development company, overseeing a global portfolio of more than 240 hotels, restaurants, and other related hospitality ventures with a team of over 10,000 team members. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://schultehospitality.com.