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Senior Controller leading financial operations and internal accounting for hospitality clients. Blending technical accounting expertise with client-facing leadership and strategic advisory.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary financial lead for assigned hospitality clients (hotels, restaurants, multi-unit groups, and related entities)
- Act as a trusted advisor to owners, GMs, and executive leadership, providing clear financial insights and recommendations
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across client portfolios
- Review and approve financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards
- Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and consistency across client engagements
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and long-term financial strategy
- Analyze labor, food & beverage costs, occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and other hospitality KPIs
- Partner with operations teams to identify margin improvement opportunities
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition across multiple revenue streams (rooms, F&B, events, management fees, etc.)
- Support new property openings, system implementations, and transitions
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers, senior accountants, and staff accountants
- Review team output for accuracy, timeliness, and quality
- Establish clear workflows, deadlines, and performance expectations
- Provide ongoing coaching, training, and professional development
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management
- Drive standardization and efficiency across accounting processes
- Identify and implement best practices, automation, and system enhancements
- Oversee accounting systems and integrations (e.g., POS, PMS, payroll, AP platforms)
- Collaborate with leadership on scaling operations as the client base grows
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
- Ensure timely completion of audits, tax filings, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with mandatory hospitality industry experience (hotels, restaurants, multi-unit hospitality groups)
- Proven experience leading multi-entity, multi-client accounting environments (outsourced accounting, management companies, or complex ownership structures)
- Demonstrated success managing teams and reviewing work across multiple entities simultaneously
- Strong understanding of GAAP and hospitality-specific accounting practices
- Experience with hospitality systems (e.g., PMS, POS, inventory, payroll)
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting and financial reporting software
Benefits:
- Professional development
- Health insurance
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