Assistant Property Controller

The beautiful lakefront Westgate Vacation Villas Resort offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Villas team. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

We are seeking an Assistant Property Controller to support day‑to‑day accounting operations through the maintenance and coordination of accounting books and records in Orlando, Florida. This full‑time accounting position is responsible for the preparation, review, analysis, and presentation of key accounting processes, including general ledger journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and revenue and expense variance analysis. The Assistant Property Controller will work closely with the Property Controller and cross‑functional department leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and timely month‑end close activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to analyze complex financial data and clearly communicate findings. This role plays a critical part in supporting financial accuracy within a hospitality and timeshare accounting environment, helping leadership identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and improve accounting controls while presenting actionable solutions.

This position requires a motivated accounting professional who can work independently while also collaborating with accounting team members and department managers. Experience with Oracle financial systems, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and prior hospitality or timeshare accounting experience are highly preferred. If you are looking for Assistant Property Controller jobs in Orlando, FL with growth opportunity and operational impact, this role offers a strong next step in your accounting career.

 

What You Will Be Doing:

- Prepare and post general ledger closing journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process

- Review, analyze, and present financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements

- Perform bank account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies

- Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts and maintain organized supporting documentation

- Analyze revenue and expense variances, identify root causes, and present findings with recommended action plans

- Exercise sound professional judgment when identifying accounting issues and proposing corrective solutions

- Assist the Property Controller with ad‑hoc accounting projects, reporting, and analysis

- Collaborate with internal departments to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency

- Assist and support other accounting staff members and department managers as needed

- Perform any other reasonable accounting duties or special projects assigned by management

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you will bring:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited four‑year college

- Minimum three (3) years of accounting experience; hospitality or timeshare industry experience preferred

- Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Why Westgate?  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.