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Area Controller

Standard

Trailborn Hotel Management LLC

Williams, AZ

Job Type

Full_Time

Salary

95000USD - 110000USD per year

Posted Date

July 15, 2025

Job Description

JOB POSTING – REGIONAL CONTROLLER

ROLE

Regional Controller (West Region)

LOCATION

Trailborn Grand Canyon

642 E Rte 66, Williams, AZ 86046

ABOUT

TRAILBORN

Trailborn was founded on a simple idea: Life Should Be an Adventure. We build design-forward, experiential hotels to pull people out of the daily grind and into the great outdoors. Our locations are at the heart of our country’s most extraordinary outdoor destinations—from national parks to wine country, and snow-capped mountains to sun-soaked beaches.

With five properties located in North America’s most iconic outdoor destinations, including Trailborn Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, Colorado; Trailborn Highlands in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; Trailborn Grand Canyon in Williams, Arizona; and Trailborn Surf & Sound in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Trailborn brings thoughtfully designed, boutique accommodations to regions where nature and adventure converge. Additionally, Trailborn has a robust pipeline of properties opening in 2025 and 2026 including Mendocino, California.

ABOUT OUR VALUES

We believe in HEART – Honesty, Excellence, Action, Results and Team

ABOUT OUR ROLE

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations and Vice President of Finance, the Regional Controller assists with the oversight, management and daily/monthly review of accounting and finance operations of the West region assets – including Trailborn Grand Canyon, Trailborn Rocky Mountains, and Trailborn Mendocino. As Regional Controller, your duties include, but are not limited to, adhering to company accounting standards, aligning property operations to the annual budget, overseeing the monthly financial close, managing day-to-day financial operations, reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly, verifying inventories, and maintaining the overall integrity of financial statements. You will oversee all accounting aspects of the properties and works in conjunction with Senior Leadership in the aggressive and successful growth of the company.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of the organization’s financial goals. Integrate financial planning with the organization’s strategic direction.
Prepare monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other informational reports/analysis.
Ensure the timely submission and accuracy of bi-weekly payroll at each property, while verifying that controls are met for all payroll submissions.
Lead the annual budgeting process and provide updated forecasts as required by senior leadership.
Review financial results and discuss changes to address needs and trends. Assist in the development of monitoring policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow and reduced operating costs.
Establish and reinforce a system of effective accounting and operational controls. Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Cashiering, and General Ledger accounting.
Ensure underlying accounting records are accurate, complete and in accordance with all record keeping legalities and regulatory requirements.
Lead month-end and year-end close process, providing all required documentation within the established deadlines.
Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the organization’s financial assets against loss or misappropriation.
Communicate financial metrics to senior management.
Coordinate and prepare for external and internal audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience. CPA preferred.
A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a related position. Hotel and/or hospitality experience preferred.
Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide range of information.
Strong management skills, technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with brand loyalty redemption processes, Marriott preferred.
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the finance and hospitality professions.
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities or information and indicate logical conclusions and recommendations and make decisions based on established policies and procedures.
Excellent oral, written, listening and presentation skills sufficient to produce communication that properly reflects the organization image.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic hospitality account systems are required in this role. While Trailborn utilizes the following systems in its Accounting workflow specifically, consideration will be given for experience with similar platforms.

Opera Cloud
Toast POS
MyDigitalOffice
iBuyEfficient
M3 Accounting Core
Blackline
ADP Workforce Now

ABOUT OUR

BENEFITS

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Comprehensive Benefits: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions.
Secure Your Future: 401(k) plan with a company match.
Recharge & Grow: Enjoy paid time off and learning programs to advance your career.

Join us and thrive in a workplace that values you!

SCHEDULE

Hospitality demands a flexible schedule that may require extended hours as the business requires coverage including seasonality– on any day at any hour, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

SALARY

$95,000-$110,000

JOB STATUS

Hybrid Remote

FLSA

Exempt (Salary)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Trailborn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform us during your application process.

The specific statements shown in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The job’s responsibilities/tasks may be modified and/or expanded over time without prior notice. The Company will try to give as much notice as practical when changes are made.