Hospitality Controller: Budgeting, GAAP & Finance Ops

Talentify; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Water’s Edge Resort and Spa is seeking an experienced Accountant with hospitality background to join the finance team as Controller. You will streamline budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting for multiple entities and produce monthly statements for senior management.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of controller-level accounting experience, strong communication skills, and GAAP knowledge, contributing to improved operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Five years of accounting/finance experience at Controller level.
• Experience creating financial statements and reconciling GL accounts.
• Experience with GL functions and month-end/year-end close.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality and resort metrics.
• Proficient with ERP & office software tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of Federal and State taxation, and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department including A/P, A/R, cash management, reconciliations and inventory.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements for all entities.
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management with key metrics.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
• Support departments in achieving budgeted goals with timely analysis.
• Help develop short and long-term operational strategies.
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to GAAP.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting at Federal, State and local levels.
• Maintain internal control safeguards over cash receipts and expenses.
• Establish benchmarks, budgets, and reporting standards with CFO input.
• Enforce internal policies to maximize asset protection.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAGE

POS systems

PMS

Excel

Office software

Job description

Water’s Edge Resort and Spa is seeking an experienced Accountant with hospitality background to join the finance team as Controller. You will streamline budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting for multiple entities and produce monthly statements for senior management.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of controller-level accounting experience, strong communication skills, and GAAP knowledge, contributing to improved operational efficiency.