5+ years of accounting experience in hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or multi-unit operations
Strong understanding of GAAP and operational accounting
Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
CPA or CPA-track preferred
Responsibilities
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Maintain general ledger activity and supporting schedules
Assist with AP, AR, cash management, and bank reconciliations
Analyze revenue reporting and operational financial data
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives
Assist with audits, compliance, and sales tax filings
Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
Benefits
Opportunities for long-term growth within a fast-paced environment
Visible role working closely with senior finance leadership
Engagement with diverse accounting operations across multiple business units
Full Job Description
A fast-growing hospitality and lifestyle company is seeking an Assistant Controller to support accounting operations across multiple business units and locations throughout NYC. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior finance leadership, offering strong long-term growth potential within the organization. The ideal candidate will come from a hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or multi-unit environment and enjoy operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
Responsibilities:
Own month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Maintain general ledger activity and supporting schedules
Assist with AP, AR, cash management, and bank reconciliations
Analyze revenue reporting and operational financial data
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives
Assist with audits, compliance, and sales tax filings
Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of accounting experience within hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or multi-unit operations
Strong understanding of GAAP and operational accounting
Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
CPA or CPA-track preferred
Preferred Experience:
Hospitality POS systems and payroll platforms
Multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments
Compensation: $130,000-$140,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
