Controller; Hospitality

Position: Controller (Hospitality)
Location: Sagamore Hills

Financial Controller – Lead Financial Operations, Compliance & Strategic Growth

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Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

Take the lead in shaping financial strategy and operational excellence for a dynamic gaming and entertainment destination.

Our client is a leading entertainment and hospitality organization committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence. With a focus on innovation, accountability, and collaboration, they provide an environment where finance professionals can make a significant impact on business performance and long-term success.

Why join us?

• Lead key financial operations and influence strategic business decisions.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Manage diverse accounting functions in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Grow your career while leading a talented team focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Details

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing daily financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all accounting functions. This leadership role provides oversight of Accounting, Revenue Audit, Accounts Payable, and Payroll while ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. The Financial Controller maintains accurate financial records, manages month-end close activities, oversees cash flow reporting, supports budgeting and forecasting efforts, and provides financial analysis to support operational decision-making.

All duties must be performed in accordance with applicable regulations, accounting standards, and organizational policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Accounting, Revenue Audit, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, cash management, disbursements, payroll processing, and revenue reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, tax laws, labor regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Oversee revenue audit processes to ensure accurate reporting across multiple revenue streams.
• Manage accounts payable operations, including invoice approvals, vendor payments, and purchasing policy compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation, payroll tax compliance, and benefit deductions.
• Monitor cash flow and banking activities to support operational liquidity needs.
• Partner with operational leaders to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Analyze financial performance and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and external regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and improve accounting procedures and operational efficiencies.
• Lead hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning for finance team members.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by executive leadership.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive finance, accounting, or related experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Experience in highly regulated industries.
• Experience working within a corporate or multi-department environment.

Certifications
Preferred:

• Certified Public…