Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

We are a leading organization in the global hospitality, meetings, and events sector, offering a positively rewarding and fast‑paced environment where highly motivated, driven individuals thrive. Our company serves as the global sales and marketing extension for a curated portfolio of more than 250 distinguished independent luxury hotels and resorts, cruise lines, and destination management companies. With a team of nearly 145 professionals all across North America and Europe, we are committed to delivering exceptional, personalized service to clients in the meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition marketplace.

Working closely with our exclusive membership, we present tailored solutions and a wide array of options to help meeting and event professionals design successful, high-impact programs. Grounded in hospitality and service, we proudly act as stewards of the industry—sharing best practices, fostering connections, and driving innovation to strengthen and empower our community.

Controller

We are seeking a strategic, high‑impact Controller to partner closely with the CFO and help scale the finance function within a growing, dynamic organization. This role extends beyond traditional accounting responsibilities—serving as a key builder, optimizer, and leader of the company’s accounting infrastructure while contributing to broader finance initiatives. The Controller will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence, enhancing financial rigor, and supporting executive decision‑making aligned to long‑term growth.

This is a hybrid role based in Plano, TX, requiring at least three (3) in‑office days per week.

• Lead and elevate the monthly close and financial reporting process
• Oversee all accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash) with a focus on scalability
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and audit readiness
• Partner with the CFO on audits, tax, and executive/board reporting
• Drive automation, system improvements, and process efficiency
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial insights across the business

• 6–10 years of experience with a strong accounting foundation and leadership exposure
• Deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proven ability to improve processes and operate in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable being hands‑on while thinking strategically
• Strong communicator who can partner across teams and with leadership

• Direct partnership with CFO and executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape and scale the accounting function
• Exposure to strategic initiatives and high‑level decision‑making
• Clear path for growth as the organization evolves

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.