Controller

Red Roof Inn•New Albany, OH

32d

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development o Lead and manage accounting staff through coaching, motivation, and clear direction. o Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Financial Close & Reporting o Complete monthly financial close within 5 business days with high accuracy. o Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting for multiple entities. o Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies. Compliance & Audit o Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal policies across all entities. o Act as primary liaison with external auditors; oversee timely completion of annual audits. o Maintain and update accounting policies and systems to ensure compliance. Tax Oversight o Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings. o Monitor compliance with all regulatory requirements. Strategic Support & Analysis o Provide insight into business trends, root causes, and anticipate adjustments. o Support budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives. o Establish processes and reporting tools for ad hoc financial analysis. Technology & Data Management o Utilize advanced Excel skills and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) for data analysis and reporting. o Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems. Performance Metrics & KPIs Close Accuracy & Timeliness: Monthly close completed within 5 business days; error rate >1%. Audit & Compliance: Zero material audit findings; GAAP compliance. Tax Filing: All filings submitted on time with no penalties. Team Engagement: Maintain engagement scores above 80%; turnover below 10%. Process Improvement: Implement at least two efficiency initiatives annually. Stakeholder Satisfaction: Achieve 95% satisfaction rating from VP of Accounting & Finance and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA preferred; master's in business a plus.
Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity financial operations.
Advance proficient in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage accounting staff through coaching, motivation, and clear direction.
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Complete monthly financial close within 5 business days with high accuracy.
Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting for multiple entities.
Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies.
Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal policies across all entities.
Act as primary liaison with external auditors; oversee timely completion of annual audits.
Maintain and update accounting policies and systems to ensure compliance.
Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
Monitor compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Provide insight into business trends, root causes, and anticipate adjustments.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.
Establish processes and reporting tools for ad hoc financial analysis.
Utilize advanced Excel skills and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) for data analysis and reporting.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems.