Our client, a well-established and highly reputable hospitality company, is seeking a Controller to be responsible for the month-end process for several assets, collaborating with 3rd parties and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 6.
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations of the business including overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Manage the monthly and quarterly accounting close process for various entertainment-themed entities.
- Review monthly financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP and the company’s accounting policy and present them to the executive team.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of ledger.
- Manage 3rd party relationships, ensuring accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions.
- Monitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support annual budget process in cooperation with finance team and other departments.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Continuously evaluate and optimize financial systems, tools, and workflows.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA certification preferred.
- 5+ years proven experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in supporting accounting close process
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Must be deadline focused and exhibit problem solving skills
- Handle dynamic work environment with competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in managing and developing high-performing teams
- Proficiency in accounting software (MS Dynamics) is a plus and advanced MS Excel skills