Controller

TITLE: Controller/VP Accounting

INDUSTRY: Hospitality / Real Estate

LOCATION: San Diego, CA (more downtown)

Please email a word version of your resume to 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 system
• Background in hospitality finance and hotel property accounting
• Proven experience overseeing multiple legal entities in a centralized structure
• Exposure to real estate or property management accounting
• Track record of stability in prior roles (5+ year tenures preferred)

Nice to Haves:

• CPA credential

COMPENSATION:

$150K–$200K base + 15–30% bonus potential