Controller

About The Company

We are a young, fast-growing company (just recognized in the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies) of ambitious, mission-driven Weekenders working together to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel and exploration! We specialize in creating inspiring hotel stays for our guests in iconic destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to be paid to learn, have an immediate and lasting impact in a young startup company and culture, and grow personally and professionally with an amazing team.

You will love it at Weekender if our core values below get you excited and inspired too!

Embrace a Growth Mindset

• Always be a student and always be open-minded

Be Adventurous

• Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward

Be a Ninja

• Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers

Be a Host

• Treat guests and teammates like you would family

Be of Integrity

• Own your Domain: Be accountable to your job & the greater mission
• Embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability
• Follow-through and do what you say you’re going to do

What you’ll be responsible for:

Our Controller will oversee all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, optimizing financial performance, and supporting executive leadership with data-driven decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Ensures smooth functioning of day-to-day operations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and hospitality industry standards, with support from 3rd party accounting team
• Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and variance reports to ensure profitability and cost control
• Conduct cash flow management and optimize working capital
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations, including tax filings and audits
• Partner with General Managers and Department Heads to optimize financial performance
• Analyze hotel/restaurant revenue streams, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Support with financial aspects of capital projects, renovations, and asset acquisitions
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud
• Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition and daily financial reconciliations
• Optimize the use of hospitality accounting software utilized
• Implement automation and process improvements to streamline accounting workflows
• Monitor hotel financial metrics (ADR, RevPAR, GOPPAR, labor cost ratios, etc.) to improve decision-making
• Lead and mentor the operational team, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration
• Provide training on financial best practices and compliance for hotel managers and staff
• Serve as the primary liaison for auditors, banks, vendors, and investors
• Assist in underwriting of potential acquisitions, renovation budget formulation and analytics, and portfolio impact
• Evaluate accounting and internal control systems and implement best-in-class practices that allow the company to scale
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management
• 5 years of accounting/finance experience in the hospitality industry (hotel or restaurant)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, hospitality financial standards, and tax regulations
• Proficiency in hospitality accounting software (e.g., M3, Sage, QuickBooks, PMS/POS)
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-property environment and travel at times if required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds (e.g., files, laptops, financial reports)
• Frequent walking, standing, and moving between office spaces and hotel properties
• Visual acuity required for reviewing financial documents and working with digital screens
• Ability to verbally communicate with team members, vendors, and executives effectively

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Quarterly bonus

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000