Operations Controller

About the role

This role will oversee the month-end close process, financial reporting, team leadership, and process improvement initiatives while partnering with leadership to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. Our client is a well-established hospitality and management organization with operations spanning multiple states. With a strong focus on operational excellence, growth, and employee development, the company continues to expand while maintaining a collaborative and team-oriented culture. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly and annual close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely internal and external financial statements.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to support operational and executive decision-making.
• Oversee period-end close activities across multiple operating entities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
• Establish performance expectations and support professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Review work product for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Lead special projects stemming from month-end findings, process improvements, and accounting clean-up initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments throughout the organization.
• Develop, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and business processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounts payable processes.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP and automated accounting systems beyond QuickBooks.

Preferred

• CPA and/or MBA.
• Public accounting experience (4+ years) and/or private industry accounting experience (6+ years).
• Experience working within multi-entity organizations.

Pay

$120,000 - $140,000

Schedule

Full-Time | Onsite