Controller

TITLE: Controller/VP AccountingINDUSTRY: Hospitality / Real EstateLOCATION: San Diego, CA (more downtown)Please email a word version of your resume to dan.c@ and reference the subject - "San Diego - Controller Hospitality Opportunity"Company Overview:This privately held organization operates at the intersection of hospitality and real estate, with a growing footprint in the San Diego market. The company owns and manages a portfolio of branded hotel properties and select real estate assets, including both hospitality and retail-oriented developments. With a hands-on ownership group and a centralized finance function, the company is expanding both through acquisitions and organic growth, creating a dynamic environment for finance professionals looking to make a strategic impact.Job Responsibilities:Lead accounting operations for a multi-property hotel portfolio and real estate holdings, including oversight of all month-end close processes, internal reporting, and cash management.Develop and maintain financial controls and systems to ensure accuracy across multiple legal entities, with an emphasis on centralized reporting through M3.Support ownership with property-level and consolidated forecasting, lender packages, and capex planning for both operating and development initiatives.Oversee and mentor a small internal team focused on hotel accounting, while coordinating with third parties on broader family office financials.Drive accountability through property-level P&L reviews and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal standards.Partner with operations leaders and ownership to support the financial modeling and integration of newly acquired assets.Manage entity structuring, reserve tracking, and service-level reporting to meet internal and lender-driven compliance needs.Must Haves:Expertise with M3 ERP systemBackground in hospitality finance and hotel property accountingProven experience overseeing multiple legal entities in a centralized structureExposure to real estate or property management accountingTrack record of stability in prior roles (5+ year tenures preferred)Nice to Haves:CPA credentialCOMPENSATION:$150K-$200K base + 15-30% bonus potential

Created: 2026-04-02