Description

Controller - Hotel & Corporate Accounting Leadership

Midas Hospitality is seeking an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership and accounting oversight across Midas-managed hotel operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while leading key accounting functions including month-end closing, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, cash management, forecasting, tax coordination, and internal controls.

The Controller will report to the VP of Hotel Accounting, and will partner with hotel leadership, corporate teams, and external accounting professionals to strengthen financial processes, improve reporting efficiency, and provide meaningful financial insight that supports business performance.

What You Will Be Doing

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead accounting and financial functions for assigned Midas-managed hotel operations.
• Oversee the monthly accounting close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review monthly operating results and perform analytical reviews of the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules and footnotes.
• Review and approve journal entries and supporting documentation required to accurately reflect monthly activity.
• Prepare and maintain work papers supporting the monthly close and month-end account balances.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support operational and business decisions.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and consistent with applicable accounting standards.

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Establish, document, and maintain effective internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Develop and implement procedures designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the close and reporting cycles.
• Ensure transactions are appropriately recorded by department and analyze performance of individual profit centers.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records.
• Ensure accounting practices remain compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Oversee cash management and treasury administration for assigned hotel entities.
• Manage and monitor hotel cash balances and cash flow requirements.
• Prepare cash flow projections to effectively manage liquidity and anticipated cash needs.
• Review cash activity and provide recommendations regarding cash management.
• Support broader treasury and banking-related activities as assigned.

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Oversee corporate accounts payable processes and personnel.
• Ensure invoices and other payables are processed accurately and timely.
• Review expenses incurred on behalf of multiple entities, including software, accounting services, analytical services, and other corporate costs.
• Ensure expenses are properly recorded, allocated, and reviewed.
• Partner with accounting staff and operational leaders to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

Payroll Oversight

• Review payroll-related accounting activity and ensure appropriate financial reporting.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve payroll-related accounting questions and issues.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets for assigned entities.
• Prepare monthly reforecasts using historical results and future operating assumptions.
• Compare actual performance against budget and identify significant variances.
• Provide financial analysis and insight into trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with hotel and corporate leadership to support financial planning and performance management.

Tax & External Accounting Coordination

• Prepare work papers and supporting schedules for annual tax returns.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual tax returns with external CPA firms.
• Assist with quarterly tax projections and other tax-related financial requirements.
• Provide requested financial documentation and information to external accounting professionals.

Process Improvement & Strategic Partnership

• Identify accounting issues and develop solutions to resolve and document them.
• Lead initiatives designed to make accounting, close, and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures that support the company's operational and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with the VP of Hotel Accounting and other leaders on accounting initiatives, policies, and process improvements.
• Provide timely communication regarding financial issues, risks, trends, and recommendations.
• Support special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 4+ years of experience managing accounting teams and/or accounting and finance processes.
• 3+ years of experience in a Controller-level role or position with comparable responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience overseeing month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting/financial software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with both corporate and operational stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience working in both public and private accounting environments.
• Experience working for a hospitality company, hotel management company, or other multi-entity organization.
• Experience overseeing accounting functions for multiple entities.
• Experience with hotel accounting systems, including M3 or similar platforms.
• Experience with hotel financial reporting and operational performance analysis.

Core Competencies

• Financial Leadership
• GAAP & Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
• Internal Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Multi-Entity Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership & Development
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Collaboration
• Organization & Time Management
• Confidentiality & Professional Integrity

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, developing strong accounting processes and controls, supporting hotel and corporate leadership with meaningful financial analysis, and continuously improving the efficiency and accuracy of the accounting function.

Benefits

Midas Hospitality offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates both professionally and personally, including:

• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Learning and training resources
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel and travel discounts
• Recognition and advancement opportunities