Corporate Controller (Head of Central Accounting & Finance)

Ledgestone Hospitality; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Job summary

Ledgestone Hospitality is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead financial operations across a growing multi-property hotel portfolio in the United States.

Reporting to the President and CFO, you will manage accounting, reporting, budgeting, treasury, and compliance, while building scalable systems and mentoring a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership in hospitality.
• Multi-property hotel accounting experience required.
• Deep knowledge of USALI, GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and internal controls.
• Experience leading audits and external financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Sage Intacct or M3.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance operations across a multi-property portfolio.
• Advise President, CFO, and executive leadership on financial strategy.
• Develop strategies to grow profitability and owner value.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closes with strong controls.
• Prepare owner reporting and partner with operations to improve performance.
• Support acquisitions, transitions, and portfolio growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic finance

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Cross-functional partners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

M3

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lead the Financial Strategy of a Growing Hospitality Company

Ledgestone Hospitality is seeking an experienced Ccorporate Controller (Head of Central Accounting & Finance) to lead the financial operations of our growing hotel management platform. Reporting directly to the President and Chief Financial Officer, this executive will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and compliance functions across a diverse portfolio of branded and independent hotels.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building scalable financial systems, leading high‑performing teams, and partnering with operations to maximize profitability and owner value.

About Ledgestone Hospitality

Ledgestone Hospitality is a hotel management and investment company led by industry veterans with more than 75 years of combined hospitality experience. Built on a foundation of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence, we manage a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States, including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham, independent hotels, and boutique resorts. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximizing financial performance for our owners through disciplined operations, strategic insight, and innovative hospitality management.

Position Overview

The Corporate Controller is responsible for the overall financial leadership of the organization, overseeing both corporate and property‑level accounting operations. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, manages cash flow and treasury functions, and provides strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and property operations. The successful candidate will possess extensive hospitality finance experience, a deep understanding of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry), and a proven ability to build processes that support a growing multi‑property organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial and accounting operations across a multi‑property hotel portfolio.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the President, CFO, and executive leadership team.
• Develop financial strategies that support company growth and long‑term profitability.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and owner returns.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing accounting and finance team.
• Oversee all month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and USALI.
• Review and analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies across all managed properties.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the portfolio.
• Prepare financial models, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Analyze financial performance, operating trends, and key performance indicators.
• Research and explain budget variances while recommending corrective actions.
• Support strategic planning, acquisitions, transitions, and other corporate initiatives.

Treasury & Compliance

• Manage corporate cash flow and banking relationships.
• Monitor liquidity and oversee intercompany cash transfers.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Oversee sales tax filings and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Owner & Operational Support

• Prepare monthly owner reporting packages.
• Partner closely with hotel General Managers and Operations leaders to improve financial performance.
• Support lender reporting and ownership requests.
• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, new management opportunities, and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Lead special financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including significant hospitality finance experience.
• Multi‑property hotel accounting experience is required.
• Previous leadership experience within a hotel management company, hotel ownership group, REIT, or hospitality organization.
• Strong working knowledge of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and internal controls.
• Experience managing annual audits and external financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, M3, or comparable hospitality accounting systems.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing portfolios consisting of branded hotels including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham, and independent properties.
• Experience supporting hotel ownership groups and institutional investors.
• Experience with hotel acquisitions, transitions, and new property onboarding.
• Strong background in financial systems implementation and process improvement.

Why Join Ledgestone Hospitality?

At Ledgestone Hospitality, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing hospitality management company. We value entrepreneurial thinking, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. You’ll work alongside experienced hospitality executives while playing a critical role in the company’s continued expansion and success.

• Competitive Compensation (based upon experience)
• Performance Bonus Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ledgestone Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional finance role. As Corporate Controller, you'll play a key leadership role in shaping the financial strategy of a growing hospitality management company, working directly with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, support acquisitions, and create long‑term value for our owners and partners.