Controller / Accounting Manager

COREcruitment; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment in Atlanta is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to join a newly renovated hospitality operation. You will report to the General Manager and partner with senior leadership to drive financial and operational performance, especially in catering and food & beverage.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, payroll, and cost control, using Excel and internal systems to deliver actionable insights for business decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or hospitality finance.
• Background in hospitality, hotels, catering, or food & beverage environments preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working with Excel, reporting tools, and new systems.
• Hands-on, team-oriented, and operationally focused.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with leadership teams to support operational and financial performance.
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Track labor and food & beverage costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with month-end processes, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting functions.
• Use Excel and internal systems to provide insights and support business decisions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Hospitality finance

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Controller / Accounting Manager

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity is available for a Controller / Accounting Manager to join a newly renovated, high-volume hospitality operation in Atlanta. Reporting directly to the General Manager and partnering closely with senior leadership, this role will focus on supporting the business from a financial and operational perspective, particularly within catering and food & beverage operations.

This position is well suited for someone with a hospitality or hotel background who understands how finance can help drive operational success.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with leadership teams to support operational and financial performance
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
• Track labor and food & beverage costs and identify areas for improvement
• Assist with month-end processes, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting functions
• Use Excel and internal systems to provide insights and support business decisions

About You

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or hospitality finance
• Background in hospitality, hotels, catering, or food & beverage environments preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working with Excel, reporting tools, and new systems
• Hands-on, team-oriented, and operationally focused