CA Monk - Finance Controller

Job Title: Finance Controller

Industry: Hospitality / Hotels

Locations: Ahmedabad, Dehradun, Roorkee

Experience: 7 - 8 Years

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller with 7 to 8 years of core finance and accounting experience to lead complete property-level financial operations across our hotels in Ahmedabad, Dehradun, and Roorkee.

In this leadership role, you will oversee day-to-day financial management, drive budgeting and cost control, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and partner closely with operational teams to maximize property profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Control:
• Direct end-to-end hotel accounting, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Income Audit, Cash Flow, and Payroll management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Drive annual operational budgeting, periodic financial forecasting, cash flow modeling, and variance analysis to align with corporate financial targets.
• MIS & Reporting:
• Prepare and deliver detailed Monthly Management Information Systems (MIS) reports, financial statements, and profitability analysis for senior leadership and property directors.
• Cost Control & Profitability:
• Monitor departmental food & beverage (F&B), room sales, and operational costs. Identify leakages, establish key control metrics, and drive cost-optimization strategies.
• Compliance & Audits:
• Ensure full compliance with statutory laws, GST, TDS, tax filings, and local hotel regulations. Facilitate internal, external, and property-level financial audits.
• Operations Partnership:
• Collaborate with General Managers and department heads to optimize working capital, inventory control, and operational pricing strategies.
• Team Leadership:
• Mentor, supervise, and develop the property finance and accounting team to maintain high accuracy, efficiency, and compliance standards.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education:
• Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA in Finance.
• Experience:
• 7 - 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably within the hospitality or hotel sector.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in hotel PMS software (Opera, IDS, or similar), ERP systems (SAP), advanced Excel, and business intelligence tools (Power BI).
• Domain Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of hotel accounting standards, Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), tax compliance, and income audit procedures.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and multi-property stakeholder management capabilities.

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