Cost Controller

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture 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 Cost Controller, you’re not just ensuring the implementation of cost-effective measures throughout the Food & Beverage department – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Monitor department financial performance: Identify opportunities to enhance hotel operations profitability and implement corrective actions
• Communicate financial insights: Prepare regular reports and lead weekly meetings to keep departments and leadership informed of trends and cost factors
• Collaborate with key stakeholders: Partner with hotel finance team members and the Food & Beverage department to drive financial accuracy and operational alignment
• Support department initiatives: Assist the Finance Lead with special projects that contribute to the overall success of the department

At 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.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 2–3 years in cost controller, or hotel operations, with leadership exposure
• Proficient in financial systems, reporting tools, and hotel management software (e.g., OnQ, Check SCM, SUN, OPERA/OnQ PMS, MICROS, HRLINK)
• Strong skills in cost analysis.
• Familiar with regulatory standards, internal controls, and audit procedures
• Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and deadline-driven
• Strong cross-department collaboration