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Our client, a large, high-profile Hospitality organization, is looking to hire a Controller to lead and oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions. Known for its scale, visibility, and impact, the organization combines the pace of a major commercial enterprise with the accountability of a public authority. The Controller will serve as the Chief Accounting Executive and a key partner to the CFO, overseeing a broad finance organization and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This is a highly hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical accounting expertise, strong people management skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a regulated, high-stake environment.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with the CFO to lead and oversee a large, multi-functional Finance organization, including Accounting, AR, AP, Procurement, Payroll, FP& A, Treasury, and Finance Management
Direct all accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring accurate monthly and annual financial statements, budget-to-actual analysis, forecasting, and regulatory compliance
Provide technical accounting leadership and serve as the subject matter expert for GAAP and GASB, including implementation of new standards and oversight of complex accounting matters
Manage the annual external audit and outsourced internal audit functions, including planning, testing, reporting, and coordination with senior leadership and the Board Audit Committee
Oversee cash management, investments, banking relationships, and treasury operations, including monthly cash forecasting
Serve as steward of the internal control environment, leading COSO framework implementation, testing, documentation, and annual NYS internal control compliance certification
Ensure timely and accurate filings and reporting to New York State agencies, including PARIS and other required regulatory deliverables
Lead, mentor, and develop finance leadership and staff while driving continuous process improvements and optimization of financial systems and controls
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
CPA required
audit background strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting leadership experience, including prior Controller-level responsibility
Strong technical expertise in GAAP and GASB, including preparation of audited financial statements with MD& A and footnotes
Experience presenting to an Audit Committee or Board of Directors
Advanced proficiency with Oracle NetSuite and Hyperion Planning & Budgeting
Advanced Excel skills
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, developing, and motivating high-performing teams
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance