Controller, Multi-Property Hospitality Group

Recruiting Partner: Kristan Caceres

Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Accounting & Finance | Not Remote | $125,000 to $150,000 | Job ID: 183042

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We are partnering with a growing hospitality ownership and management group seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for a portfolio of hotels. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, developing teams, and improving financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting operations for a portfolio of hotels, ensuring accurate financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
  • Manage monthly and year-end closings, reconciliations, budgets, and multi-property financial statements.
  • Resolve accounting backlogs, improve financial accuracy, and streamline processes and internal controls.
  • Lead accounting system improvements and support the transition to a new hospitality accounting platform.
  • Oversee cash management, banking, vendor payments, capital expenditures, and financial reporting to ownership and lenders.
  • Support audits, tax preparation, hotel acquisitions, and financial due diligence.
  • Lead and develop a small accounting team, establishing accountability and efficient workflows.
  • Partner with ownership and hotel operations to support continued growth and expansion.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial hotel accounting experience.
  • Direct experience managing accounting for multiple hotels or hospitality properties.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting operations and resolve complex financial discrepancies.
  • Experience supervising accounting staff and improving accounting processes.
  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
  • Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to technology-driven accounting processes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA designation or active CPA candidacy.
  • Experience with hotel accounting platforms, M3, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar systems.
  • Experience with hotel ownership groups, management companies, or multi-entity hospitality portfolios.
  • Background in accounting system implementations, conversions, or process automation.
  • Experience with hotel acquisitions, lender reporting, capital projects, and escrow management.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

  • Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function for an established hotel portfolio.
  • Direct involvement in improving systems, processes, and financial operations.
  • Significant potential for professional growth as the company expands.
  • Collaborative, family-oriented work environment.
  • Opportunity to make a measurable impact and help shape the future of a growing hospitality organization.
  • Benefits include: Health, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement; 401(k) with employer contribution; paid time off and holidays.

 

JOB ID: 183042

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