Controller CPA | Regional Hotel Group | Marlton, NJ

We are a privately‑held, family‑run hospitality and real estate organization with 30+ years of hotel ownership, development, and management experience across the Mid-Atlantic. Our portfolio includes 10+ branded and independent hotels throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and Maryland. From our corporate headquarters, we provide centralized accounting, operations, and asset management support to all properties. We’re known for long‑term hold strategies, promoting from within, and taking a hands‑on, ownership‑minded approach to our hotels.

We are seeking a CPA to lead accounting and financial reporting for our 10+ property portfolio. You’ll own the general ledger, period close, and financial reporting package presented directly to ownership. This is a hands‑on leadership role — you’ll manage 1‑2 staff accountants while ensuring GAAP compliance, clean audits, and actionable financial insights that drive asset value.

• Lead monthly/period close for all properties, ensuring books close by the 8th business day
• Prepare consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and variance analysis in USALI format.
• Build and present monthly ownership reporting packages, including KPI dashboards, flow through, and capital tracking.
• Own year-end close, tax package prep, and coordination with external CPA firm
• Ensure all financials comply with GAAP and USALI – 11th Revised Edition
• Maintain internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit schedules
• Oversee sales/occupancy/tourism tax filings for multiple NJ/PA/DE jurisdictions
• Manage bank covenants, debt schedules, and lender reporting.
• Supervise and develop 1‑2 staff accountants; review AP, AR, payroll, and daily revenue entries.
• Partner with property GMs on budgeting, forecasting, and expense control.
• Lead annual budget process and quarterly re‑forecasts across the portfolio
• Administrator for hotel accounting software: M3, Aptech, Profit Sword, or similar
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across properties
• Support acquisitions/dispositions, new hotel openings, and CAPEX accounting.

• Active CPA license; 5+ years accounting experience with 2+ years in hospitality or multi‑entity environment
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, month‑end close, and consolidated financials
• Prior hotel experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG; USALI expertise
• Hotel Investor Apps, M3 Accounting, Profit Sword, or similar platform experience
• Strong communicator who can explain financials to non‑finance owners.
• Detail‑obsessed but big‑picture focused.

Base Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

Bonus: 5-10% annual, based on company and individual performance

Benefits:
Medical/dental/vision, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays, employee hotel discounts

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, in‑office in Marlton, NJ

Growth:
Direct access to ownership and executive leadership; influence strategy for a growing, stable portfolio with long‑term hold philosophy