Job DescriptionExceptional Hospitality Starts with YouPicture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a
Controller, you're not just ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
The Signia by Hilton San Jose is looking for a Controller to join our team! Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our hotel is across from Plaza de César Chávez Park and within walking distance of the San Jose Convention Center, providing a premier destination for guests and a rewarding workplace for hospitality professionals.
Be part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces list! From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Minimum 3 years of hotel finance management experience
- Hilton system knowledge
- Union experience is highly preferred
ResponsibilitiesHere's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Oversee financial compliance: Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and implement internal controls to safeguard hotel assets
- Manage financial planning and analysis: Prepare the annual plan, projections, and budgets, providing key insights and counsel to hotel management, corporate offices, and ownership
- Monitor and approve transactions: Review and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to ensure financial integrity and cost control
- Advise hotel leadership: Assist department heads in interpreting financial data and recommend strategies to maximize profitability
- Inspire and develop the team: Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team
QualificationsWhat It Takes to Make the StayAt Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of
Hospitality. Acting with
Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through
Leadership. A belief that
Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of
Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the
Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
About the TeamHow We'll Help You ThriveAt Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
