Controller

About WSAAt its core, WSA brings together a network of exhibition spaces, production studios, event spaces, food and beverage concepts, wellness spaces, and creative offices under one roof. WSA provides an immersive environment and inspirational platform, with hospitality at its core, for artists, designers, curators, and innovative companies to produce, exhibit, entertain, collaborate, and recharge mind, body, and spirit.WSA NYC is a dynamic and growing hospitality-driven organization operating across multiple properties and business verticals throughout New York City. Our portfolio includes luxury food & beverage concepts, wellness spaces, creative venues, membership experiences, and operational support services. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly motivated professionals who thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and are excited to help build scalable financial operations alongside leadership.Position SummaryWSA NYC is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Controller to lead the financial operations across our portfolio of hospitality and multi-unit properties. Working closely with the Finance Leadership team, this individual will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, overseeing month-end close processes, managing reconciliations, directing operational accounting functions, and supporting budgeting and forecasting initiatives.The ideal candidate will have strong hospitality and/or food & beverage accounting experience, deep familiarity with multi-unit operations, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a fast-moving environment while providing steady leadership across core accounting functions.This role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, leadership, external vendors, and finance partners while driving accountability and consistency.CompensationSalary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsOversee journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations across the portfolioOwn balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedulesDirect month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities and locationsOversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash managementMonitor and reconcile revenue reporting from POS systems and operational platformsLead accounting operations across multiple hospitality, food & beverage, wellness, and creative propertiesSupport budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and KPI reporting in partnership with leadershipAssist with sales tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting while ensuring timely complianceMaintain strong internal controls, organized financial records, and compliance with GAAP and company standardsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within luxury hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or multi-unit food & beverage environments, with prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership capacityStrong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and operational accounting practicesExperience leading multi-entity or multi-location accounting operations, including oversight of reconciliations, close processes, and balance sheet integrity, preferredAdvanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong comfort working across accounting systems, reporting tools, and operational platformsExperience with hospitality POS systems, accounting platforms, payroll systems, budgeting, and cash flow oversight preferredCPA designation strongly preferredStrong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage priorities, drive accountability, and partner effectively with senior leadershipWhat We’re Looking ForThe ideal candidate is intellectually curious, operationally minded, highly collaborative, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment. This individual should possess a strong sense of ownership, urgency, professionalism, and discretion while bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented leadership approach to the role and the maturity to oversee core accounting processes with limited oversight.Benefits & PerksMedical, Dental & Vision CoverageLife InsuranceAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceShort-Term & Hospital Indemnity CoverageWellness Benefits401(k) with Company MatchThree (3) Weeks PTO based on accrualPaid Holidays & Floating HolidaysOpportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding organizationLocationNew York, NYMulti-property support role across WSA NYC portfolio locations.