Property Controller ( Accounting Manager )
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Job Location:
Gatlinburg, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you an accounting professional who thrives on accuracy leadership and making an impact As a Property Controller at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa youll lead the on-site resort accounting operations that keep our business running efficiently. Youll oversee accounting for Rooms Food & Beverage and Retail manage a talented team of 23 direct reports and partner with resort and regional leaders to ensure accounting accuracy cost control and operational excellence. Our culture is supportive collaborative and focused on helping team members succeed.
Youll have opportunities for career advancement access to comprehensive benefits and team member perks and satisfaction of seeing your work directly support both our guests and resort operations. Youll demonstrate Westgates core values of Passion Integrity and Work Ethic in every interaction with guests and team members.
What Youll Do as a Property Controller:
- Lead resort accounting operations for Rooms Food & Beverage and Retail departments.
- Manage daily weekly and monthly reporting cycles including income audits reconciliations and variance analyses.
- Prepare and review financial statements budgets and forecasts in partnership with Corporate and HOA Accounting teams.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
- Oversee accounts payable receivable cash handling and vendor payment processes.
- Partner with resort leaders to monitor expenses labor costs and accounting performance.
- Conduct cash audits support internal audits and ensure all accounting procedures meet company standards.
- Lead train and develop a small accounting team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and service.
Qualifications :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field (required)
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- 2 years of accounting management experience within a hospitality resort or property environment (highly preferred)
- Experience with HOA accounting and condo association financial reporting (preferred)
- Exposure to multi-department operations (Rooms Food & Beverage and Retail)
- Proficiency in Excel financial reporting and accounting systems (Oracle ADP or similar)
- CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required
- Strong analytical communication and leadership skills with attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hands-on resort environment
Additional Information :
Why Westgate
- Comprehensive health benefits medical dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation sick and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Disability Accident Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e. hotels cruise resorts restaurants entertainment etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, ... View more
