A growing hospitality organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations across a diverse portfolio of businesses, including vacation rentals, real estate, hospitality, and related ventures.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact within a growing entrepreneurial organization. The ideal candidate is someone who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and wants the opportunity to help shape the future of the accounting function while partnering closely with finance leadership and senior executives.

Location: Port Aransas, TX (Relocation Required; Relocation assistance available!)

Total compensation: $120K-$138K (base salary + bonus opportunity with a strong payout history).

What You'll Do

• Oversee accounting operations for 15+ entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable, cash management, and treasury activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen accounting operations.
• Lead the transition of outsourced accounting functions in-house.
• Play a key role in financial system implementations and automation initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to support growth and strategic objectives.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years owning the full month-end close process. We welcome candidates from a variety of accounting leadership backgrounds, including Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, and experienced Senior Accountant professionals ready for their next step.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities, including intercompany and consolidation
• Advanced Excel & QuickBooks Online skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a growing, fast-paced environment

Highly Preferred Experience

• Hospitality, vacation rental, property management, real estate, or family office experience
• Public accounting foundation
• Experience bringing accounting processes in-house
• System implementation experience
• Intuit Enterprise Suite, or property management software experience
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly visible role reporting into Finance leadership
• Opportunity to build and improve accounting processes from the ground up
• Exposure to multiple businesses and industries
• Significant involvement in technology and process transformation initiatives
• Entrepreneurial culture where your ideas and contributions matter
• Long-term growth potential as the organization continues to expand
• Opportunity to live and work in a unique coastal community with year-round outdoor recreation!!

Benefits

• 100% company-paid employee coverage for medical, vision, disability, and a life insurance policy
• Dental coverage
• Family coverage: add your spouse and dependents to the medical, dental, vision and voluntary plans
• 401(k) with a 100% company match on contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Retail and dining discounts, plus a complimentary 3-night stay at a beach resort

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.