Senior Controller – Hospitality Portfolio

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a Senior Controller to lead the financial operations of its hospitality portfolio. You will partner with the Accounting Director to transform messy books into reliable, timely reports for hotels, restaurants, and multi‑unit operators.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full month‑end close cycle for assigned clients, reconciling accounts and reviewing journal entries.
• Prepare accurate monthly P&L statements, cash‑flow summaries, and departmental reports tailored to hospitality operators.
• Manage complex payroll structures, including tipped employees, multiple departments, and seasonal staffing, ensuring all filings are completed on time.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, communicating clearly and setting expectations.
• Document workflows, build checklists and SOPs, and reduce reliance on institutional knowledge.

Required profile

• 5–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the hospitality industry.
• Strong command of GAAP and multi‑entity accounting.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive mindset to identify and fix issues before they arise.
• Excellent written communication and the ability to know when to escalate.

Required skills

• GAAP
• Multi‑entity accounting
• Hospitality‑specific payroll
• M3 (or similar)
• QuickBooks
• Restaurant365

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with high‑growth, venture‑backed clients.
• Collaborative, fun team culture focused on accuracy and reliability.
• Professional growth in a rapidly expanding finance organization.