Controller

Goodwin Recruiting; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Hotel/Resort Controller to join our leadership team in Florida. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and development of the accounting team.

You will manage month-end close, prepare financial statements, and coordinate internal/external audits while mentoring the accounting staff and leading in the Director's absence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls.
• Experience with hotel systems Opera, POS, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Serve as the accounting leader in the absence of the Director of Finance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and labor management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Opera

POS system

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Hotel/Resort Controller to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and development of the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Experience with hotel, golf, spa and membership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and labor management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Serve as the accounting leader in the absence of the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with hotel systems such as Opera, POS, and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader seeking growth with a dynamic, respected hospitality organization.

JOB ID: 179768#post

Michael Forgione