Controller

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc.; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. in South Florida seeks an experienced Controller to join its executive leadership team.

This high-volume hospitality environment requires hands-on, collaborative leadership of a small accounting team, reporting to the CFO and partnering with department leaders. The ideal candidate has progressive hospitality finance leadership, oversees over $30 million in revenue, leads audits, ensures GAAP compliance, and drives systems improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation is preferred but not required.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience in hospitality services.
• Experience overseeing financial operations for organizations with $30M+ annual revenue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and analyses.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Lead annual external audits and coordinate with auditors and tax professionals.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team; mentor staff.
• Review payroll, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and credit card activity.
• Monitor inventory controls, COGS, and other cost metrics.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and operational analytics.
• Support capital projects and construction accounting; drive accounting system improvements.

Job description

An award-winning, financially strong private club in South Florida is seeking an experienced Controller to join its executive leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a high-volume hospitality environment and is looking for a long-term leadership position with a clear path toward advancement.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a strategic business partner to department leaders across the organization. The successful candidate will be hands-on, highly collaborative, and comfortable leading a small but high-performing accounting team in a service-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting analyses.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Review payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and corporate credit card activity.
• Monitor food and beverage inventory, cost of goods, and other operational financial metrics.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and operational analysis.
• Support capital improvement projects and construction accounting as needed.
• Play a key role in implementing new financial systems and improving accounting processes.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring a strong hospitality finance background along with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Progressive accounting leadership experience within a private club, resort, hotel, or other complex hospitality operation.
• Experience overseeing financial operations for organizations with approximately $30 million or more in annual revenue.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage financial reporting, inventory controls, and cost management.
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative leadership style with the flexibility to adapt in a team-oriented culture.
• Strong analytical abilities and advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CPA designation is preferred but not required.

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 base (commensurate with experience), Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with large company match, ST and LT disability, life insurance, 2 weeks PTO, and much more!