Controller

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the Finance team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial guidance across the Retail Division.

You will partner with operations leaders, mentor accounting staff, and drive process improvements to optimize working capital and reporting quality. The role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and strong communication across business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to various audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, complete, and timely financial statements.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with GAAP.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts each accounting period.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with contractual requirements.
• Analyze income statements and balance sheets to identify trends and variances.
• Assist with month-end and period-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process with operations leaders.
• Provide financial guidance to business leaders to support decisions.
• Educate operational teams on interpreting and using financial statements.
• Help optimize working capital through AR, inventory, and vendor payments.
• Train and mentor accounting staff on policies and procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

CPA license preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Thompson Hospitality | Corporate Office

At Thompson Hospitality, we believe strong financial leadership is the foundation of operational excellence. We're seeking an experienced Controller to join our Finance team and partner with business leaders to drive financial accuracy, operational performance, and strategic decision-making across our company.

If you're a collaborative accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys mentoring others while improving financial processes, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As Controller, you will support the Senior Controller in overseeing all financial activities within the Retail Division while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, complete, and timely financial statements.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts each accounting period.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with contractual requirements.
• Analyze income statements and balance sheets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with month-end and period-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with operations leaders.
• Provide financial guidance to business leaders to support sound operational decisions.
• Educate operational teams on interpreting and utilizing financial statements.
• Help optimize working capital through effective accounts receivable collection, inventory management, and vendor payment practices.
• Train and mentor new and existing accounting team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to various audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Leadership

This position includes direct supervisory responsibilities and plays an important role in developing and coaching members of the accounting team.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily works in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent computer use, and regular communication with team members and business partners. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background and/or security screening.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitalityis of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.