Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.
Financial Controller supports the Director of Finance in overseeing the financial operations of the hotel. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and forecasting. The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, calm under pressure, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.Working closely with department leaders, the Financial Controller plays a key role in maintaining the financial health of the property while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Director of Finance in the day-to-day financial operations of the hotel, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Assist with daily audits of cash deposits, cash handling procedures, and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and proper internal controls.
- Monitor and review hotel revenues, purchases, payroll, and expenses to ensure financial integrity and cost control.
- Analyze operational and financial data to provide insights and recommendations that support effective business decisions.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and assist in the preparation and presentation of the Monthly Report of Operations.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, including annual budgets, revised forecasts, and monthly projections.
- Review tax filings to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Prepare monthly accruals, including utilities and telecommunications expenses.
- Monitor inventory records and controls to ensure accuracy and proper distribution of supplies.
- Review and approve food and beverage disbursements and other financial transactions as required.
- Assist with oversight of contracts, licenses, permits, insurance documentation, and other legal agreements to ensure compliance.
- Partner with department leaders across the hotel to support financial planning, operational efficiency, and cost management.
- Assists with management and development of finance teams
- Previous experience as an Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Controller, or similar finance leadership role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
- Strong financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting skills.
- Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial data and translate insights into clear reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
Pay Range: 95,000 - 110,000 Annually
Benefits
At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel
- Lore Group employee and immediate family rates
- Lore Group friends and family rates
- 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery
- 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars
- Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually
- Nine paid holidays annually
- Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C.
- Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral incentives
- 401(k) with a 5% match
- Training and development programs
- Additional perks through Cigna
- Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily
- Employee recognition programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.
Location: Washington, DC
Skills Required
- Previous experience as an Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Controller, or similar finance leadership role
- Previous experience within the hospitality industry (preferred)
- Strong financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting skills
- Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial data and translate insights into reports and recommendations
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across departments
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information
What We Do
Lore Group is an international hospitality company that designs, transforms, manages, and operates a collection of luxury hotels, restaurants, and bars across notable cities in Europe and the United States. Dedicated to creating storied hotels for the long term, the group emphasizes thoughtful design and authentic engagement with local neighborhoods, delivering unique, immersive destination experiences for guests from around the world.
