{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c8b893919aec6af67186f4aa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c8b893919aec6af67186f4aa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c8b893919aec6af67186f4aa","title":"Controller","description":"CT - Westbrook, CT 06498\r\nOverviewSalary Range:\r\n$85,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year\r\nPosition Type:\r\nFull Time\r\nJob Shift:\r\nDay\r\nEducation Level:\r\n4 Year Degree\r\nTravel Percentage:\r\nNone\r\nCategory:\r\nAccounting\r\nDescriptionWater’s Edge Resort and Spa is seeking ane xperienced Accountant with hospitality experience to work with the finance team in the role of Controller. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience in financial accounting. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will streamline the budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes for multiple entities. You will produce monthly financial reports for senior management and work collaboratively with senior management to improve operational efficiencies.\r\nPrimary TasksManage day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department including A/P, A/R, cash management, reconciliations and inventory.\r\nCoordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts\r\nPrepare and publish, timely, monthly financial statements for all entities\r\nProvide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate metrics.\r\nDevelop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.\r\nSupport Departments in achieving budgeted goals with timely analysis.\r\nHelp develop and support short and long-term operational strategies.\r\nManage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements\r\nCoordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting (Federal, State and local)\r\nMaintain internal control safeguards over the receipt of cash and payment of expenses\r\nIn conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a daily, monthly, and annual basis.\r\nImplement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future guidance.\r\nDevelop, document and enforce internal controls/processes/policies to maximize protection of company assets.\r\nOther duties as assigned\r\nQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting\r\n5 years of overall accounting and finance experience at the Controller level\r\nExperience creating financial statements and reconciling GL accounts\r\nExperience with the general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process\r\nHigh level knowledge of financial metrics with an emphasis on hospitality/resort metrics\r\nGeneral computer application proficiency (spreadsheets, word processing) POS, PMS, SAGE\r\nApply oral or written (legible) communication techniques\r\nGeneral knowledge of Federal and State taxation\r\nAbility to manage staff\r\nComprehensive benefit package offered to full-time eligible team members, includes:Medical, Dental, Vision and Group Life Insurance\r\n401(K) with employer contribution eligibility\r\nPaid time off\r\nEmployee meals\r\nEmployee discounts#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Talentify","rawCompany":"talentify","city":"Westbrook","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-04T01:34:20.113Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"721110","title":"Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels","slug":"hotels-except-casino-hotels-and-motels"},{"code":"721120","title":"Casino Hotels","slug":"casino-hotels"},{"code":"721199","title":"All Other Traveler Accommodation","slug":"all-other-traveler-accommodation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"CT - Westbrook, CT 06498\r\nOverviewSalary Range:\r\n$85,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year\r\nPosition Type:\r\nFull Time\r\nJob Shift:\r\nDay\r\nEducation Level:\r\n4 Year Degree\r\nTravel Percentage:\r\nNone\r\nCategory:\r\nAccounting\r\nDescriptionWater’s Edge Resort and Spa is seeking ane xperienced Accountant with hospitality experience to work with the finance team in the role of Controller. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience in financial accounting. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will streamline the budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes for multiple entities. 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