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Assistant Controller

Prominence Hospitality Group, Chicago, IL, United States


Assistant Controller – Hospitality Management

Prominence Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced

Assistant Controlle r to support accounting operations across multiple hotel properties and entities. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional with hospitality or hotel accounting experience looking to grow within a fast‑paced environment.

Location- Hybrid - Chicago Illinois
What You’ll do as an Assistant Controller

Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes

Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

Analyze property‑level P&Ls and investigate variances

Oversee AR, AP, cash, fixed assets, and prepaids

Prepare and file sales and occupancy tax returns

Support audits, lender reporting, and tax requests

Partner with operations and internal teams to resolve accounting issues

Identify process improvements and support accounting staffAct as backup to the Controller

What You’ll Need to be an Assistant Controller

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of accounting experience, including multi‑entity accounting

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Experience with M3, Hotel Investor Apps, QuickBooks, or similar systems

Advanced Excel skills

Preferred:

Hospitality, hotel, or property management accounting experience

CPA or CPA‑eligible

Experience with audits, tax, and lender reporting

Familiarity with PMS or POS systems

Hindi language proficiency is a plus

Why Join Prominence Hospitality?

Growth‑focused hospitality organization

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to work across a diverse hotel portfolio

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