We are looking for a Controller to join our team in Providence, Rhode Island in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will provide financial leadership across property operations by translating accounting data into meaningful business insights, strengthening reporting accuracy, and supporting sound decision-making. The position will work closely with operational leaders and ownership stakeholders to guide budgeting, forecasting, cash oversight, and financial performance while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure financial statements are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. • Prepare and oversee budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to help leadership evaluate results and plan effectively. • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and balance sheet activity across properties, ensuring accounts are reconciled and properly supported. • Partner with General Managers, fellow finance leaders, and ownership groups to provide clear financial guidance and support operational goals. • Maintain compliance with company policies as well as applicable local, state, and federal tax and reporting requirements. • Support property acquisitions, business expansion efforts, and other growth-related financial initiatives through analysis and due diligence. • Supervise, mentor, and develop a small accounting team to improve accuracy, accountability, and day-to-day performance. • Use financial systems and reporting tools, including M3, ProfitSword, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel, to streamline analysis and improve efficiency.

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. • Strong knowledge of cash management, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and financial statement analysis. • Experience working with multi-property, hospitality, or similarly complex operating environments is highly preferred. • Familiarity with M3, ProfitSword, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel functions for reporting and analysis. • Working knowledge of local, state, and federal tax compliance requirements and standard accounting practices. • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting staff while partnering effectively with operational and executive stakeholders. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, maintain accuracy, and communicate financial information clearly.

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Providence, RI
onsite
Temporary to Hire
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Controller to join our team in Providence, Rhode Island in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will provide financial leadership across property operations by translating accounting data into meaningful business insights, strengthening reporting accuracy, and supporting sound decision-making. The position will work closely with operational leaders and ownership stakeholders to guide budgeting, forecasting, cash oversight, and financial performance while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure financial statements are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. • Prepare and oversee budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to help leadership evaluate results and plan effectively. • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and balance sheet activity across properties, ensuring accounts are reconciled and properly supported. • Partner with General Managers, fellow finance leaders, and ownership groups to provide clear financial guidance and support operational goals. • Maintain compliance with company policies as well as applicable local, state, and federal tax and reporting requirements. • Support property acquisitions, business expansion efforts, and other growth-related financial initiatives through analysis and due diligence. • Supervise, mentor, and develop a small accounting team to improve accuracy, accountability, and day-to-day performance. • Use financial systems and reporting tools, including M3, ProfitSword, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel, to streamline analysis and improve efficiency.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z