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Job Description
Secret Coast is seeking a hands-on Accounting Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across a growing portfolio of hospitality, restaurant, and commercial real estate assets. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financials, strong internal controls, and timely reporting in a high-transaction, multi-entity environment. The Controller will partner closely with the CFO and ownership to ensure clean monthly closes, disciplined cash management, and scalable accounting processes as the business continues to grow. This is not a "hands-off" role—the ideal candidate is comfortable both setting policy and getting into the weeds .
Responsibilities:
Financial Close & Reporting Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple legal entities Ensure timely and accurate financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, merchant processors, and clearing accounts Review journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions Prepare and review consolidated financials for ownership and lenders Accounting Operations Oversee AP, AR, payroll coordination, and cash disbursements Ensure accurate revenue recognition across restaurants, hotels, STRs, and leases Maintain rolling debt schedules that are updated monthly and serve as a quick reference guide Monitor and enforce internal controls and accounting policies Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with the CFO Systems & Process Improvement Act as the internal owner of accounting software, Restaurant365 , and understand all related accounting and POS systems Improve workflows around bank feeds, reconciliations, and entity roll-ups Build scalable processes for new properties, entities, and bank accounts Coordinate integrations with PMS systems, POS systems, and payment platforms across all business segments Tax, Insurance Audit & Compliance Coordinate with external CPAs on tax filings , and insurance auditors for annual insurance audits Ensure compliance with sales tax, occupancy tax, payroll tax, and entity filings Support lender reporting (SBA, bank covenants, monthly reporting packages) Maintain organized documentation for audits, SBA reviews, and due diligence Team Leadership Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff Interface with on-site operations managers regarding any accounting related items and assistance troubleshooting accounting system issues Set expectations, deadlines, and quality standards Review work product and provide constructive feedback Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
