Hotel controllers are top-tier executives and as such usually report to the CEO or board of directors of the organization. These professionals have a long list of responsibilities, including the preparation of tax returns, financial statements, forecasts, budgets, profit and loss statements, and compliance reports for the business.
Often controllers supervise other departments such as accounting, collections and billing, and payroll. This executive is responsible for current accounting standards and federal and state regulatory requirements, and sometimes the audits that are necessary to ensure compliance.