Corporate Controller Hospitality Division

Safe Harbor Development, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality development is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead financial strategy and operations. This role is pivotal in managing financial policies, ensuring compliance, and optimizing performance across diverse hospitality assets. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will drive financial decisions that enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about hospitality and possess strong financial acumen, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of hospitality accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee financial policies for hospitality operations.
• Guide financial decisions across hotels, resorts, and marinas.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Financial Acumen

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Opera

Lightspeed

M3

Sage Intacct

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Safe Harbor Development, our diversified portfolio of hospitality properties and projects reflects our commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences. From elevated marinas and boutique resorts to branded hotels and destination communities, our integrated team brings visionary concepts to life with excellence and authenticity. At our core, we embody a spirit of creativity, resilience, and forward-thinking, making us a leader in hospitality-centered development and operations.

We are currently seeking a Corporate Controller for our Hospitality Division to be at the forefront of our dynamic growth in the hospitality sector. As a confident and collaborative leader, you'll thrive in our fluid, entrepreneurial environment. Your ability to manage financial strategy, streamline operations, and guide teams across multiple hospitality assets will be critical in supporting our success. If you're passionate about hospitality, have strong financial acumen, and are ready to lead with insight and integrity, we want you on our team!

What you’ll do

1. Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems specific to hospitality operations.
2. Guide financial decisions across hotels, resorts, and marinas while ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
3. Monitor property-level accounting and reporting accuracy, ensuring timely and complete monthly closing.
4. Oversee revenue recognition, cost management, and financial forecasting for hospitality assets.
5. Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits across multiple locations and brands.
6. Manage cash flow, optimize working capital, and support operational budgeting processes.
7. Prepare consolidated financial statements and performance reports across the hospitality portfolio.
8. Collaborate with property managers, GMs, and senior leadership to drive financial performance.
9. Support the evaluation of capital expenditures and ROI for hospitality renovations and developments.
10. Train, lead, and develop property-level and corporate accounting teams.
11. Ensure timely compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations.
12. Play a key role in hospitality system integrations and enhancements (PMS, POS, ERP).
13. Identify opportunities for automation, improved reporting, and operational efficiency.

Ideally, you’ll bring along

1. Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably within the hospitality industry (hotels, resorts, or multi-property management companies).
2. Strong understanding of hospitality accounting principles (e.g., USALI, RevPAR, GOP, ADR).
3. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
4. Hands-on experience with financial statement preparation and analysis.
5. Familiarity with hospitality management systems (e.g., Opera, Lightspeed, M3, Sage Intacct).
6. Experience managing multi-entity or portfolio-level accounting functions.
7. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with senior leadership.
8. Experience with private equity-backed organizations is a plus.
9. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling skills.
10. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
11. A passion for hospitality and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.