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Controller (Hospitality Industry)

Accounting ManagerAccounting ManagerOtherRemoteTeam 51-200

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United States + 13 moreAll locations: United States | Argentina | Colombia | Dominica | Dominican Republic | Mexico | Paraguay | Portugal | South Africa | Spain | Ukraine | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Uruguay

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107 days ago

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Controller (Hospitality Industry)

Howard

About the Role Howard Financial is seeking an experienced Hospitality Controller to support our growing portfolio of hospitality clients and operating businesses, including hotels, resorts, and food & beverage operations. This leadership role provides full-service financial oversight and acts as a trusted finance partner to hospitality operators, property leaders, and finance executives. The Hospitality Controller ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes while supporting operational decision-making. The role combines technical accounting expertise, operational finance knowledge, and team leadership to deliver high-quality financial support for hospitality businesses. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Accounting - Oversee accounting operations for hospitality clients and properties - Supervise bookkeeping, month-end close, and financial statement preparation - Review accrual entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity - Ensure proper revenue recognition across hospitality revenue streams (rooms, food & beverage, events, and other services) - Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards Financial Systems & Process Improvement - Improve accounting workflows and financial processes to increase efficiency and accuracy - Support implementation and management of financial systems and integrations - Utilize modern finance tools - Document accounting procedures and develop scalable financial processes Client Partnership & Operational Understanding - Serve as a trusted finance partner to hospitality operators and leadership teams - Work closely with CFOs, Finance Directors, and property leadership - Develop a deep understanding of each client’s hospitality business model and operations - Maintain clear communication and documentation to ensure transparency and alignment Reporting & Financial Insights - Prepare accurate monthly financial reporting packages - Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with the FP&A team - Deliver variance analysis and insights related to hospitality performance metrics - Provide financial insights that support operational improvements and profitability Leadership & Team Development - Mentor and coach junior accounting team members - Review work to ensure technical accuracy and high-quality deliverables - Delegate day-to-day accounting work to junior team members while maintaining oversight - Support the development of a high-performing finance team The Hospitality Controller is expected to act as the technical “first catch” for accounting issues, ensuring accuracy before financial information reaches leadership or clients. Qualifications Required - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business - 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality or operating businesses - Strong knowledge of technical accounting principles and financial reporting - Experience managing month-end close processes and financial statements - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred - Experience supporting hospitality businesses such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, or hospitality groups - Prior experience supervising or mentoring accounting team members - CPA or similar professional certification is a plus What Success Looks Like - Hospitality clients receive accurate and timely financial reporting - Accounting processes are efficient and well-documented - Communication with clients and internal teams is proactive and professional - Junior team members manage routine accounting tasks successfully - The Controller helps onboard new hospitality clients and strengthen financial operations Growth Opportunities This role offers the opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding finance team. Successful Controllers will play a key role in improving financial processes, supporting client growth, and helping build the hospitality finance services platform at Howard Financial.

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