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! You’ll collaborate with key departments to streamline financial operations, manage cost control across storerooms and receiving, and help minimize food, beverage, and supply expenses. As a Cost Controller, you’re not just supporting the hotel’s financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Qualifications

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:

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Management, or related field; certified in Finance/Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification preferred
• Previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in written and spoken English to meet business needs.
• Good communication skills with clients.
• Possess systems skills in OnQ, Check SCM, SUN, OPERA/ OnQ PMS, MICROS, HRLINK.

Responsibilities

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

• Risk & Safety Management: Promote safe work practices to reduce accidents and workers' compensation costs; ensure hazard-free environments.
• Credit & Financial Oversight: Conduct credit investigations, manage receivables, and ensure timely recovery or cancellation of non-performing accounts.
• Team Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients and partners—wholesalers, travel agents, airlines, and more—to support smooth operations.
• Time & Document Management: Maintain accurate records, ensure timely credit application updates, and manage filing systems efficiently.
• Operational Excellence: Process sundry payments, ensure accurate credit entries, and support any additional duties to keep hotel operations running smoothly.