Regional Controller – Hospitality & Property Management

Restaurant Zone Recruiting; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Advancement within a Growing  O

Job summary

Restaurant Zone Recruiting seeks an experienced Regional Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a growing hospitality management company along Florida's Gulf Coast. This high-impact role requires hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration with operations, and a focus on financial excellence across multiple entities. You will drive close processes, internal controls, and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
• 5–7+ years in controller or senior accounting leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams across multi-entity or multi-location organizations.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with property management systems (Track PMS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and controls.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement accuracy.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and operating cash across multiple lines of business.
• Present monthly financial results to executive leadership.
• Support external audits and provide financial analysis as needed.
• Partner with operations on budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Develop and maintain standardized accounting SOPs and processes.
• Support acquisitions, system implementations, and business integrations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

U.S. GAAP

Budgeting & forecasting

Team management

Excel / MS 365

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Track PMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Regional Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting operations for a rapidly growing vacation rental and hospitality management company overseeing luxury vacation homes along Florida's Gulf Coast. This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys partnering with operations to drive financial excellence.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a functional reporting relationship to the Corporate Controller, you will oversee regional accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvements while leading a high-performing accounting team.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement within a Growing Organization

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and internal controls
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement accuracy
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and operating cash across multiple business lines
• Present monthly financial results to executive leadership
• Support external audits and provide financial analysis as needed

Operational & Strategic Finance

• Partner with operations and corporate finance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Analyze budget variances and provide actionable recommendations
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies
• Develop and maintain standardized accounting procedures (SOPs)
• Support acquisitions, system implementations, and business integrations

Systems & Technology

• Manage integrations between ERP and Property Management Systems
• Ensure financial data integrity across accounting and operational platforms
• Support financial technology initiatives and process automation
• Utilize Sage Intacct, property management software, banking integrations, and expense management systems

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the regional accounting team
• Oversee Assistant Controller and accounting staff
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support cross-training and succession planning within the department

Property Management & Owner Accounting

• Oversee owner accounting, owner statements, settlements, and distributions
• Ensure accurate recording of revenue, owner balances, guest deposits, and trust accounting transactions
• Monitor reconciliation of property management and accounting systems
• Ensure timely resolution of outstanding accounting issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• MBA and/or CPA designation strongly preferred
• 5–7+ years of Controller or senior accounting leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Proven experience leading accounting teams in a multi-entity or multi-location organization
• Experience strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred
• Experience with property management systems (Track PMS preferred) is a plus
• Owner accounting, trust accounting, and vacation rental or hospitality industry experience highly preferred
• Experience in private equity-backed, hospitality, travel, property management, or high-growth organizations is strongly preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15% as business needs require