Financial Controller

Job Overview Rimrock Companies is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of Rimrock Hospitality, our rapidly growing hospitality management division. Rimrock Hospitality specializes in the management of economy and mid\-scale extended stay hotels, including nationally recognized hotel brands, with multiple new properties scheduled to open over the next several years. The Financial Controller will serve as a key financial leader within Rimrock Hospitality and will play an integral role in building scalable financial processes, supporting new hotel openings, overseeing accounting operations, and strengthening the financial infrastructure needed to support the continued growth of the portfolio. This position is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial operations of Rimrock Hospitality and its managed hotel portfolio including financial reporting, accounting operations, cash management, financial budgeting \& reporting, and finance support to hotel operations personnel. This role requires a strong understanding of hotel accounting and property\-level financial operations. Prior hospitality accounting experience is required. The Controller will oversee and develop the hospitality accounting team and work closely with hotel General Managers, Directors of Operations, ownership, third\-party service providers, brand partners, and other corporate departments. This position will also be responsible for maintaining productive relationships with hotel brands, lenders, vendors, external accountants, and other business partners. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with an operational mindset and is comfortable building processes and infrastructure within a rapidly growing organization Responsibilities Accounting \& Financial Reporting · Oversee the month and year\-end accounting close processes for the hospitality management company and applicable hotel entities and provide financial oversight over all entities · Review general ledger activity, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany transactions · Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting packages and supporting schedules · Maintain appropriate accounting policies and ensure financial reporting is consistent with GAAP, USALI and other brand requirements · Review hotel operating results and investigate significant or unusual financial variances Hotel \& Management Company Accounting · Establish standardized accounting processes across new and existing properties · Support accounting setup and financial readiness for new hotel openings · Partner with hotel operations to resolve property\-level accounting and financial reporting issues Budgeting, Forecasting \& Financial Analysis · Lead and support annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the hospitality management company and hotel portfolio · Monitor hotel performance against budget and identify significant trends and variances · Assist leadership with financial modeling, new hotel projections, pre\-opening budgets, and other strategic initiatives to support operational and executive decision\-making · Develop scalable financial reporting and monitoring of key performance indicators as the portfolio grows Cash Management \& Treasury · Oversee bank reconciliations, merchant\-processing accounting, cash activity, and treasury processes · Monitor hotel and management\-company cash positions and funding requirements Accounts Payable \& Expense Reimbursements · Provide oversight of accounts payable, credit card and employee expense reimbursement processes · Establish and maintain appropriate invoice approval, vendor setup, and payment controls · Review significant or unusual expenditures and resolve escalated AP issues Payroll · Provide financial oversight of payroll and ensure payroll activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger through review of payroll\-related journal entries, reconciliations, liabilities, and labor allocations across hotel entities · Partner with the HR Manager to maintain appropriate payroll controls and resolve payroll\-related accounting issues Compliance \& Internal Controls · Develop, document and maintain accounting policies \& procedures · Coordinate with external tax advisors \& other third parties and oversee state and local finance\-related compliance, including sales, use, lodging, and other applicable taxes and registrations · Implement practical solutions to enhance segregation of duties, maintain appropriate system access for all users and a strong internal control framework across all processes Accounting Systems \& Process Improvement · Serve as a primary owner and administrator of the hospitality accounting ERP and supporting financial systems · Develop standardized processes for new property onboarding and system implementation · Evaluate accounting technology and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability Team Leadership · Establish clear roles, responsibilities, deadlines, and accountability within the accounting function · Lead, develop, and provide day\-to\-day direction to hospitality accounting personnel · Review work prepared by accounting staff and provide technical guidance, as needed · Partner with leadership to evaluate staffing needs to support continued multi\-property growth Qualifications Required · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field · 5\+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable leadership role · Meaningful accounting or finance experience within the hotel/hospitality industry, including direct experience supporting property\-level hotel accounting and financial reporting. · Experience working with a multi\-property hotel portfolio, hotel management company, hotel ownership group, or comparable hospitality organization. · Working knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) and its application to hotel financial reporting. · Demonstrated understanding of hotel operating statements, departmental reporting, and key hotel performance metrics such as occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, labor costs, and operating profitability. · Experience partnering directly with hotel General Managers and/or hotel operations leadership on financial results, budgets, forecasts, and property\-level accounting matters. · Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting · Demonstrated experience managing month\-end close and preparing or reviewing financial statements · Experience with multi\-entity accounting and intercompany transactions. · Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting process design · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills · Strong analytical, organizational, and problem\-solving abilities · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment · Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both financial and operational leadership Preferred · Experience with nationally branded hotels · Experience supporting hotel openings or other rapidly expanding multi\-location organizations · Experience with hotel property\-management systems, hotel accounting platforms, and related financial system integrations. · Experience with NetSuite ERP · Multi\-state accounting and finance\-related compliance experience · CPA or CPA candidate Compensation \& Benefits · $120,000 \- $130,000 annual salary, commensurate with education and qualifications · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · Retirement Account with company match · Paid Time Off · Paid Holidays Disclaimer: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions. Rimrock Hospitality, LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at any time in accordance with business needs. Pay: $120,000\.00 \- $130,000\.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32207