Controller

WSA NYC, LLC

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSA NYC is seeking a Controller to lead the financial operations across its portfolio of hospitality properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, overseeing month-end close processes, and managing operational accounting functions.

With a strong background in accounting, the Controller will ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain internal controls while leading multi-entity accounting operations.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive accounting experience in hospitality or food & beverage environments.
Strong command of GAAP and internal accounting controls.
Experience overseeing reconciliations and multi-entity close processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of financial statements.
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
Manage reconciliations, cash flow, and operational accounting functions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Accounting operations

Multi-entity management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hospitality POS systems

Accounting platforms

Budgeting tools

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Controller

About WSA

At its core, WSA brings together a network of exhibition spaces, production studios, event spaces, food and beverage concepts, wellness spaces, and creative offices under one roof. WSA provides an immersive environmentandinspirationalplatform,withhospitalityatitscore,forartists,designers,curators,andinnovative companies to produce, exhibit, entertain, collaborate, and recharge mind, body, and spirit.

WSA NYC is a dynamic and growing hospitality-driven organization operating across multiple properties and businessverticalsthroughoutNewYorkCity.Ourportfolioincludesluxuryfood&beverageconcepts,wellness spaces, creative venues, membership experiences, and operational support services. As we continue to expand,weareseekinghighlymotivatedprofessionalswhothriveinfast-paced,entrepreneurialenvironments and are excited to help build scalable financial operations alongside leadership.

Position Summary

WSA NYC is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Controller to lead the financial operations across our portfolio of hospitality and multi-unit properties. Working closely with the Finance Leadership team, this individual will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, overseeing month-end close processes, managing reconciliations, directing operational accounting functions, and supporting budgeting and forecasting initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong hospitality and/or food & beverage accounting experience, deep familiarity with multi-unit operations, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a fast-moving environment while providing steady leadership across core accounting functions.

This role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, leadership, external vendors, and finance partners while driving accountability and consistency.

Compensation

Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Oversee journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations across the portfolio
Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedules
Direct month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities and locations
Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash management
Monitor and reconcile revenue reporting from POS systems and operational platforms
Lead accounting operations across multiple hospitality, food & beverage, wellness, and creative properties
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and KPI reporting in partnership with leadership
Assist with sales tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting while ensuring timely compliance
Maintain strong internal controls, organized financial records, and compliance with GAAP and company standards

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within luxury hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or multi-unit food & beverage environments, with prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership capacity
Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and operational accounting practices
Experience leading multi-entity or multi-location accounting operations, including oversight of reconciliations, close processes, and balance sheet integrity, preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong comfort working across accounting systems, reporting tools, and operational platforms
Experience with hospitality POS systems, accounting platforms, payroll systems, budgeting, and cash flow oversight preferred
CPA designation strongly preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage priorities, drive accountability, and partner effectively with senior leadership

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, operationally minded, highly collaborative, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment. This individual should possess a strong sense of ownership, urgency, professionalism, and discretion while bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented leadership approach to the role and the maturity to oversee core accounting processes with limited oversight.