Property Controller

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:

• Oversee all resort accounting functions including month-end journal entries balance sheet reconciliations cash handling and income audit processes.
• Prepare review and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate budget and forecast deviations.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets including surprise cash audits.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts with complete documentation.
• Resolve discrepancies related to guest credits deposits or revenue postings.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive financial performance cost control and labor productivity.
• Support annual operating and capital budget preparation as well as forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with HOA accounting requirements and participate in meetings as needed.
• Provide timely accurate financial reports to property and corporate leadership.
• Supervise and develop property accounting staff fostering accuracy accountability and growth.
• Partner with Development Accounting on HOA reserves reporting budget vs. actual and fund roll-forwards.
• Support year-end audits and contribute to accounting department initiatives and projects. 

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility. The requirements listed below represent the necessary knowledge skills and abilities.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience in a month-end close / general ledger environment.
• Accounting management or supervisory experiencehospitality or resort environment strongly preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of GL accounting systems; experience with hotel front desk or retail POS systems is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas analysis spreadsheet creation) plus proficiency in Outlook and Word.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret and present data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to small groups.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to make sound judgments solve problems and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and develop effective financial strategies.
• Leadership skills that foster accountability accuracy and team development.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.

Additional Information :

Why Westgate  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off Vacation Sick and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits Pregnancy Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Support When You Need It Most
• Life Disability Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program Exclusive Discounts on Hotels Cruises Resorts Restaurants Entertainment and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship  Up to $40000 for Team Members Dependents After 1 Year of Service
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement Give Back and Make an Impact

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. This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time