Division Controller - Technology Management - AZ Based (Hybrid)

Job Purpose

This role combines foundational accounting responsibilities with strategic partnership, supporting the organization’s financial health and growth by providing expertise, guidance, and operational insight.  Provides financial expertise and control functions for multiple departments, with primary emphasis on supporting the Technology business unit, which includes supporting hardware, software, security, technology, and reservation departments. Prepares and analyzes financial results and provides management with an understanding of the department’s financial performance and the financial effect of business plans and strategies.

Responsible for monitoring and managing the Company's multi-million-dollar capital and operating expenditure budget, ensuring sound financial decision-making and alignment with business objectives.

Essential Job Requirements

The candidate is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, and providing financial expertise and support to multiple Technology departments. Key responsibilities include:

Financial Management and Reporting  

• Oversee monthly financial close, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in compliance with GAAP, FASB, and other relevant standards.
• Perform and/or review account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare comprehensive variance analysis reports, providing insights into forecast and budget deviations and their financial impact.

Forecasting, Budgeting, and Variance Analysis

• Collaborate with the Technology team to develop forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate goals.
• Provide trend analysis and data-driven insights to support informed financial decision-making.
• Facilitate the annual budgeting and operating plan process, partnering with key stakeholders to align financial planning with business strategy.

Business Partnership and Decision Support

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor, working closely with department leaders to optimize resources, assess investment opportunities, provide strategic support, and drive financial performance.
• Leverage financial data to evaluate cost/value of services, initiatives, and capital investments.
• Provide financial expertise to support strategic initiatives and ensure operational efficiency.
• Works closely with the management team to enhance financial effectiveness and offer financial expertise that aligns with business needs
• Provides technical support, leadership, and collaboration in the annual budgeting and operating plan process, working closely with key management.

Strategic Support

• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of departmental operations and business requirements, initiating and responding to requests for financial analysis of both ongoing and innovative programs.
• Identifies trends by analyzing data and brings issues, insights, and recommended resolutions to management’s attention.
• Supports management by preparing financial and accountability reports, updates on forecast and budget projections, and program performance reviews.

Compliance, Confidentiality and Quality Assurance

• Protects the integrity of financial data by upholding company standards for quality service and confidentiality.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk.

Experience/Education/Skills

• Minimum 8 years related financial analysis experience, including management level assignments.
• Top public accounting firm experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel must be expert level.
• Workday experience a plus.
• Proficiency in query and report writing tools that accompany financial software packages.
• Financial / budgeting acumen with financial accountability.
• Ability to resolve divergent interests and make quick, effective decisions.
• Ability to develop in-depth understanding of assigned departments operations, contracts and accounting.
• Ability to protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Other Requirements

• Position is currently hybrid, with requirement to be onsite at least 3 days per week. HQ (address is 6201 N 24th Parkway in Phoenix, AZ)
• Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• May travel up to 20% of work time.
• This job does not offer immigration sponsorship.

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This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits Summary for Full Time Employees (work 30 + hours per week)

Available Day One:

•    Medical/Dental/Vision

•    Vacation/Sick/Floating Holidays - accruals start

•    401K – company match and direct contribution

•    Employee discounts/Hotel discounts

•    Financial and health wellness programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Best Western International, Inc. (the “Company”) maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard race (including hair textures and hair styles associated with race), color or pigmentation, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, caste, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, LGBTQ+ individuals, height, or weight, pregnancy status, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, uniformed service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws. The Company’s equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment with the Company, including but not limited to, hiring, promotion, transfer, benefits, discipline and termination.