Senior Hospitality Controller — Multi-Unit Finance Leader

WSA NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term & Hospital Indemnity

401(k) with Company Match

Three Weeks PTO

Paid Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WSA NYC is a dynamic hospitality-driven organization seeking a Controller to lead financial operations across our portfolio of luxury properties. You will oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while collaborating with operations, leadership, and external vendors.

The role requires 8+ years in hospitality accounting, multi-unit experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within luxury hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or multi-unit food & beverage environments, with prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership capacity
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and operational accounting practices
• Experience leading multi-entity or multi-location accounting operations, including oversight of reconciliations, close processes, and balance sheet integrity, preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong comfort working across accounting systems, reporting tools, and operational platforms
• Experience with hospitality POS systems, accounting platforms, payroll systems, budgeting, and cash flow oversight preferred
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage priorities, drive accountability, and partner effectively with senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations across the portfolio
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedules
• Direct month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities and locations
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash management
• Monitor and reconcile revenue reporting from POS systems and operational platforms
• Lead accounting operations across multiple hospitality, food & beverage, wellness, and creative properties
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and KPI reporting in partnership with leadership
• Assist with sales tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting while ensuring timely compliance
• Maintain strong internal controls, organized financial records, and compliance with GAAP and company standards

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP

Multi-entity accounting

Excel proficiency

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Hospitality POS systems

Accounting platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

WSA NYC is a dynamic hospitality-driven organization seeking a Controller to lead financial operations across our portfolio of luxury properties. You will oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while collaborating with operations, leadership, and external vendors.

The role requires 8+ years in hospitality accounting, multi-unit experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on leadership.