A rapidly growing property investment firm based in San Diego is seeking a Controller on a direct hire basis. The Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for all three business sectors (hotel/real estate/ restaurants), ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for hotel, real estate, and restaurant operations.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial standards.
- Process and reconcile general ledger entries, including revenue recognition, expenses, accruals, and amortization.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and address any discrepancies promptly.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and payment of invoices.
- Review and approve invoices related to hotel, real estate, and restaurant expenses.
- Manage daily cash balances, ensuring effective cash flow management across all business units.
- Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accurate recording of all cash transactions.
- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and applicable tax regulations.
- Assist with internal and external audits, providing requested documentation and support.
- Manage property-specific accounting for real estate holdings, including rent, leasing, and property management.
- Oversee restaurant-specific accounting, including tracking food and beverage costs, labor costs, and other variable expenses.
- Oversee accounting software usage (e.g., Yardi, QuickBooks, Sage), ensuring effective functionality across divisions.
- Ensure proper integration of accounting systems for streamlined financial reporting.
- Manage tax filings, including sales tax, property tax, and income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team, ensuring adherence to policies and providing ongoing training and development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience
- Hotel, leisure, travel, real estate, and/or restaurant industry experience highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
- Experience with specific accounting practices (e.g., property management, revenue recognition, cost of goods sold, and food & beverage accounting) is preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software (will train) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior management, auditors, and vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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