Area Controller - Vacation & Hospitality Management

The Restaurant Zone; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO & Holidays

Professional Development

Career Growth

Collaborative Leadership

Job summary

The Restaurant Zone is seeking an experienced Regional Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for its rapidly growing hospitality portfolio along Florida's Gulf Coast. The role reports to the COO and oversees budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls while guiding a multi-location accounting team.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7+ years in controller-level roles, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems like Sage Intacct; CPA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• MBA and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 5–7+ years of Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams in a multi-entity or multi-location organization.
• Experience strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 proficiency.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with property management systems (Track PMS preferred) is a plus.
• Owner accounting, trust accounting, and vacation rental or hospitality industry experience highly preferred.
• Experience in private equity-backed, hospitality, travel, property management, or high‑growth organizations is strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15% as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and variance analysis.
• Manage a high-performing accounting team across locations.
• Partner with operations and executives to drive financial excellence.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

Multi-site operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Track PMS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Regional Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting operations for a rapidly growing vacation rental and hospitality management company overseeing luxury vacation homes along Florida's Gulf Coast. This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands‑on accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and enjoys partnering with operations to drive financial excellence.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a functional reporting relationship to the Corporate Controller, you will oversee regional accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvements while leading a high-performing accounting team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement within a Growing Organization
• Collaborative Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• MBA and/or CPA designation strongly preferred
• 5–7+ years of Controller or senior accounting leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Proven experience leading accounting teams in a multi-entity or multi-location organization
• Experience strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred
• Experience with property management systems (Track PMS preferred) is a plus
• Owner accounting, trust accounting, and vacation rental or hospitality industry experience highly preferred
• Experience in private equity-backed, hospitality, travel, property management, or high‑growth organizations is strongly preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15% as business needs require

Why Join Us?

Join a growing hospitality organization where you'll have the opportunity to shape accounting operations, improve financial processes, partner with executive leadership, and influence strategic decision‑making. This role offers excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, career growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, expanding vacation rental business.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top‑tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high‑quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results‑driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long‑term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.