Corporate Controller

Description

Title: Corporate Controller

Location: Arbor Lodging Corporate Office, West Loop, Chicago, IL (onsite)

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Finance

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

This position will be located onsite in the Chicago Corporate Office in West Loop. 

Summary: 

We’re hiring a hands-on Corporate Controller based in our Chicago office to own month-end close, consolidated financial reporting, intercompany accounting and external audits. You’ll build and standardize accounting processes across our portfolio, ensure GAAP compliance, and serve as the primary liaison to outside auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Close & Reporting
• Lead the end-to-end close process for multiple entities—ensure accuracy, timeliness and consistency.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, journal entries and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Intercompany Accounting
• Manage the intercompany accounting framework: reconciliations, eliminations, journal entries and monthly intercompany close.
• Develop and enforce policies and automated workflows to streamline intercompany transactions.
• External Audit & Compliance
• Plan and coordinate year-end audits with external auditors; prepare schedules, support fieldwork and drive remediation of findings.
• Maintain strong internal controls, identify SOX/compliance gaps and partner with Finance & IT to close them out.
• Process Improvement & Controls
• Design, document and roll out standardized accounting policies, procedures and month-end checklists across all properties.
• Automate manual tasks where possible and continuously seek efficiencies in reporting and reconciliations.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentor and coach regional Accounting Directors and their teams on close processes, technical accounting and system best practices.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Revenue Management and Operations to ensure alignment on data flows, system enhancements and reporting needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience—ideally within hospitality or multi-entity operations.
• Proven track record owning consolidated close, intercompany accounting and external audit management.
• Deep GAAP knowledge and experience with SOX/internal control frameworks.
• Expert Excel skills; hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g. M3, ProfitSword).
• Excellent communicator—able to translate technical accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong project-management mindset and a bias for driving process improvements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary 
• Annual review with increase potential 
• 401k program with company match 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available to eligible employees  
• Wellness benefits available to eligible employees 

Arbor's Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient. 
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.