Controller - $90000 to $95000 per YEAR

The Queen Mary Hotel, a historic and iconic landmark located in Long Beach, California, is a unique hotel that offers guests an unparalleled experience rooted in its rich maritime history. Originally a world-class ocean liner, the Queen Mary has been transformed into a luxurious hotel and tourist attraction that combines the charm of 1930s transatlantic travel with modern hospitality. Guests can enjoy authentic polished wood paneling, original 1930s artwork, Art Deco design, and operable portholes in each unique stateroom. The hotel also features diverse attractions including historic tours, paranormal experiences, shops, a spa, and various special events, making it a destination that offers much more than just lodging. The Queen Mary Hotel is not only a place to stay but a complete cultural and historical experience that draws visitors from across the world. Evolution Hospitality, the operator behind the Queen Mary Hotel, is a lifestyle hospitality management company dedicated to managing independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, along with associated restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. As a part of Aimbridge Hospitality, Evolution Hospitality blends culture and performance to create distinct and memorable experiences for both employees and guests. The company values honesty, humility, intellect, and continual personal and professional growth, fostering a supportive environment that encourages team members to excel and develop. This commitment to excellence ensures Evolution Hospitality maintains its reputation as a world-class operation. The Controller position at the Queen Mary Hotel is a high-profile executive committee role that oversees all financial activities for the hotel. This pivotal leadership role entails managing budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and account reconciliations for both operating and balance sheet accounts. Key responsibilities include supervising income auditing, cashiering, accounts payable and receivable, tax compliance, payroll, and month-end processing. The Controller ensures financial controls are in place, reporting is accurate, and profitability is maintained. This role requires a dynamic finance leader who thrives under pressure and embraces the complexity of managing a diverse finance team in a fast-paced environment. The role demands exceptional leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities, as the Controller will lead the finance team and collaborate closely with department heads and the executive team. Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting financial data, identifying operational opportunities, and advising leadership on financial and market trends. The Controller also drives the annual operating plan and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and supporting a sales-driven culture. This person champions solid financial and operational controls that safeguard the hotel’s assets while fostering a motivated, cross-trained team of accounting professionals. This exempt position requires dedication, flexibility, and a willingness to work varying schedules including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. Communication skills are critical; the Controller must effectively present complex technical financial information and conduct meetings that enhance team understanding and operational execution. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a unique and historic hotel environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaborative leadership. Working at the Queen Mary under Evolution Hospitality means being part of a team that not only respects tradition but also drives continuous improvement and exceptional guest experiences.

• possess a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• have at least five years of experience in a finance leadership position or progressive career growth in hotel finance
• demonstrate expertise in budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and balancing ledgers
• possess strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude
• have proven leadership and coaching skills
• show excellent communication skills both oral and written
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, POS/PMS systems, and Excel
• be willing to work varied schedules including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• supervise and lead a dynamic finance team
• demonstrate strong leadership and strategic decision making
• think creatively and practically in business strategy execution
• utilize strong interpersonal skills
• maintain honesty and integrity in all decisions
• have strong financial and operational leadership qualities
• communicate complex financial concepts clearly
• maintain confidence and command respect
• maintain peak performance levels under pressure