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Controlling Assistant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Serves as assistant to chief accounting officer (VP Controller), having immediate responsibility to recommend, establish and maintain technically sound, consistently applied, accounting policies ...

The Controller will assist the CFO with maintaining the company's financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial ...

Corporate Controller Location: Greater Denver Area (Hybrid) Compensation: $160k-$185k + Bonus ... * Assist with the annual audit and other compliance requirements. * Complete ad hoc analysis and ...

Controller

Louisville, CO · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting operations and ensuring ... Analyze financial performance against budgets and prior year. * Assist executive leadership with ...

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred. * 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller responsibilities.

The Controller will play a critical role in maintaining strong financial discipline, supporting ... Monitor budget-to-actual performance and assist in identifying variances * Maintain and improve ...

Controller

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

The Controller will play a critical role in maintaining strong financial discipline, supporting ... Monitor budget-to-actual performance and assist in identifying variances * Maintain and improve ...

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How to become a controlling assistant?

To become a controlling assistant, candidates typically need a background in finance, accounting, or business administration, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheet software like Excel. Relevant certifications such as a CPA or CMA can enhance prospects, and experience with financial reporting or controlling tools is often required. Entry-level roles may require a bachelor's degree, with opportunities for advancement through on-the-job training and professional development.

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A controlling assistant role is often considered entry-level or suitable for candidates with limited experience in finance or controlling. It typically requires basic knowledge of accounting, Excel, and data analysis, with opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development. However, some positions may prefer candidates with relevant internships or certifications.

What does a controlling assistant do?

A controlling assistant supports the financial controlling or management accounting team by preparing reports, analyzing financial data, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. They often use tools like Excel or ERP systems and need strong analytical skills to help ensure financial accuracy and compliance within an organization.

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Complex Assistant Director of Finance

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa

Denver, CO • On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Compensation Type
Yearly
Highgate Hotels
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location
Overview
The Assistant Controller / Assistant Director of Finance will supervise and coordinate the Accounting Operations in the hotel to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting in accordance with policies and procedures, GAAP and federal, state and local laws and regulations. Assist and support the Controller in maintaining control over income, expenses and the assets and liabilities of the hotel. Position is responsible for the daily operation of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes and internal controls. May recommend and implement operational changes.
Applications will be accepted between 8/6/2026 through 8/15/2026.
Benefits
  • In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. All associates accrue paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashier and Night Audit employees; interview, recommend hiring, train, develop, empower, schedule, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
  • Supervise the daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with the SOPs and LSOPs, GAAP and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  • Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate.
  • Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management.
  • Assist in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes and other financial reports to provide support thus ensuring accurate, timely information is available for management and owners.
  • Train, monitor and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial and cash controls and information flow throughout the other departments in the hotel to ensure compliance, accurate records and minimize liabilities, losses and expenses.
  • Resolve problems and ensure maintenance of the accounting systems and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
  • Analyze and be familiar with tenants, leases and rent reports and ensure hotel is in compliance with hotel leases and management contracts.
  • Assumes the responsibilities of the Controller in his/her absence.

Qualifications
  • At leasr 2 - 4 years of hotel accounting experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Requires knowledge of all the functions performed by the subordinate reporting directly or indirectly to the Hotel Controller.
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions. Requires experiential knowledge for management of people and complex problems.
  • Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive a logical conclusion.
  • Requires the ability to make decisions guided by established policies and procedures.
  • Requires the ability to communicate so as to provide information and services, supervisory skills