Controller

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes with accuracy and timeliness.

Oversee full accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, income audit, and purchasing.

Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple revenue streams.

Manage audit, compliance, tax-related reporting, and internal control processes.

Oversee cash flow, multi-entity financial activity, and capital planning initiatives.

Act as a finance business partner to operational leaders (F&B, golf, spa, marina, lodging, membership, etc.).

Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Drive process improvements across systems, reporting tools, and workflows.

Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial systems and reporting platforms.

Mentor, develop, and lead accounting staff while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.

Operational Environment

This Role Supports a Highly Complex Luxury Resort With Multiple revenue streams and business lines

40+ departments across the property

Diverse operations including hotel, spa, golf, marina, F&B outlets, membership, and residential components

Required Qualifications

5–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership responsibility

Prior experience as:Controller ORAssistant Controller ORSenior Accounting Manager (within a hospitality/resort environment)

Direct hospitality experience required; resort experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of:Financial reporting (GAAP)Month-end close processesBudgeting and forecastingAudit, compliance, and internal controls

Preferred Experience

Multi-unit or multi-outlet hospitality environments

Exposure to F&B, spa, golf, marina, or resort operations

Experience actively supporting operational leaders (not strictly corporate finance)

Familiarity with systems such as:M3 (accounting system)ProfitSword (BI/forecasting tool)BirchStreet (procurement system)Opera or similar PMS platforms

What Success Looks Like

Financial reporting is accurate, timely, and trusted—no surprises

Finance is actively driving business performance, not just reporting it

Strong, collaborative relationships exist across all resort departments

Accounting operations run smoothly with effective controls and processes

A high-performing, engaged accounting team is developed and retained

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $105,000 – $125,000 (flexibility based on experience)

Bonus: ~10% performance-based

Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match

Paid time off + holidays

Relocation assistance may be available

Qualifications

2+ years of experience managing audits, internal controls, and multi-entity financial operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Experience Required

2 Years

2+ years of experience managing audits, internal controls, and multi-entity financial operations

3 Years

3+ years of experience in hospitality, resort, or multi-revenue environments, with responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, and operational support

5 Years

5–7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or Controller-level role