Financial Controller

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing, multi-entity hospitality organization in Waltham, MA. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and financial systems while serving as a trusted business partner to operational leaders.

Key responsibilities:

Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Close

• Manage the Accounts Payable, Receivable, and end-to-end accounting processes for the organization
• Own the month-end close for all entities and locations, delivering accurate P&Ls and balance sheets while driving close efficiency
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting with flow-through and variance commentary
• Prepare for potential annual audit and/or reviews and coordinate with external accountants on tax filings, sales and occupancy taxes, and 1099s
• Maintain intercompany accounting, account reconciliations and fixed asset registers
• Develop process improvements across all accounting functions.

Controls and systems

• Design and enforce internal controls over cash handling, purchasing, inventory, tips and payroll
• Standardize the chart of accounts and processes so new locations and employees are integrated effectively
• Own and improve the finance tech stack, including Sage Intacct, Birch Street procure-to-pay, and SAP Concur expense reporting systems

Leadership and partnership

• Hire, coach and grow the accounting team as the portfolio expands, current team consists of one Assistant Controller and two Junior Accountants
• Act with an owners mindset as a financial business partner to operators
• Present results and recommendations to all levels between leadership and the individual location managers

What you bring

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a controller or assistant controller role
• Hospitality experience across hotels, restaurants or multi-unit food and beverage
• Strong command of GAAP
• Track record of running a fast, accurate close across multiple entities
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with hospitality systems (e.g. Sage Intacct, NetSuite, R365 or similar)
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Experience in a 200+ employee / $30m+ annual revenue organization

Nice to have

• CPA or CMA
• Experience supporting new openings, acquisitions or a rapid growth phase
• Experience implementing or migrating an ERP or accounting platform

How you work

• Hands-on: you'll build the process and also do the work while the team grows
• Clear communicator who can explain a variance to a chef or a board member
• Calm under deadlines and comfortable with the pace of hospitality
• Ability to work in-office 5 days per week (Waltham, MA)