We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations for a hospitality organization based in New York, New York. This permanent, on-site role blends hands-on accounting ownership with business analysis, supporting accurate reporting, operational decision-making, and financial discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong hospitality or restaurant finance experience, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily cash management activities and maintain strong controls around receipts, deposits, and related accounting processes. • Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. • Monitor monthly profit and loss results and balance sheet activity, providing analysis that supports both internal leadership and external reporting needs. • Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts by evaluating trends, highlighting financial risks, and identifying opportunities for improved performance. • Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness while supporting an efficient month-end and year-end close process. • Produce recurring financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including audit support, close documentation, and distribution of finalized reports. • Maintain oversight of inventory accounting and cost control practices to help safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency. • Support payroll and selected human resources administrative processes in coordination with business and operational partners. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner stakeholders to improve reporting, strengthen operational alignment, and support overall business performance. • Develop dashboards, presentations, and review materials, while contributing market and pricing analysis to quarterly and annual business reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • At least 4 years of accounting experience within the restaurant, hospitality, or closely related service industry. • Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet account reconciliation. • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, build reports, and support budgeting or forecasting activities. • Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and assisting with audit-related requests. • Solid understanding of general ledger management, inventory controls, and cost oversight principles. • Ability to communicate financial insights clearly and work effectively with operations, leadership, and external partners.

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New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations for a hospitality organization based in New York, New York. This permanent, on-site role blends hands-on accounting ownership with business analysis, supporting accurate reporting, operational decision-making, and financial discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong hospitality or restaurant finance experience, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily cash management activities and maintain strong controls around receipts, deposits, and related accounting processes. • Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. • Monitor monthly profit and loss results and balance sheet activity, providing analysis that supports both internal leadership and external reporting needs. • Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts by evaluating trends, highlighting financial risks, and identifying opportunities for improved performance. • Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness while supporting an efficient month-end and year-end close process. • Produce recurring financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including audit support, close documentation, and distribution of finalized reports. • Maintain oversight of inventory accounting and cost control practices to help safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency. • Support payroll and selected human resources administrative processes in coordination with business and operational partners. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner stakeholders to improve reporting, strengthen operational alignment, and support overall business performance. • Develop dashboards, presentations, and review materials, while contributing market and pricing analysis to quarterly and annual business reviews.
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z