Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting function for a growing travel and hospitality organization. The role is 100% remote. This permanent role will guide financial reporting, strengthen accounting operations, and provide leadership across a distributed team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex financial activity into clear reporting and practical recommendations for leadership. Responsibilities:• Direct core accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, account structure, and financial records to maintain accuracy and compliance with U.S. accounting standards.• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle by setting timelines, reviewing entries and reconciliations, and ensuring dependable financial results are delivered on schedule.• Produce and review financial statements, supporting schedules, accruals, reserves, and other key accounting documentation required for internal and external reporting.• Lead accounting for revenue activities by applying appropriate guidance to deposits, deferred revenue, cancellations, refunds, commissions, rebates, and related adjustments.• Evaluate complex accounting matters and document conclusions for transactions involving areas such as leases, intangible assets, and business combinations.• Oversee intercompany accounting activity, including reconciliations, eliminations, and reporting coordination across affiliated entities and the parent organization.• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and cash flow planning tied to seasonality and supplier payment cycles.• Develop reporting packages, performance metrics, and variance analyses that help executive leadership assess financial results, operational trends, and potential risks.• Supervise and mentor a geographically dispersed accounting team while improving workflows, strengthening controls, and introducing automation that supports scalable growth.• Coordinate external audit activities, manage compliance obligations, and support process enhancements related to financial systems and reporting operations.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, including leadership responsibility for close, reporting, and compliance activities. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required. • Background in the travel industry or a closely related hospitality environment with high-volume transaction activity. • Strong expertise in month-end and year-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet account reconciliation. • Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition principles and the ability to assess complex accounting treatments. • Experience leading accounting teams and working effectively with executives, cross-functional partners, external auditors, and affiliated entities. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial performance, identify risks, and support business decision-making through clear reporting. • Proven ability to improve processes, enhance internal controls, and build efficient accounting operations in a growing organization.

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San Jose, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting function for a growing travel and hospitality organization. The role is 100% remote. This permanent role will guide financial reporting, strengthen accounting operations, and provide leadership across a distributed team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex financial activity into clear reporting and practical recommendations for leadership. Responsibilities:• Direct core accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, account structure, and financial records to maintain accuracy and compliance with U.S. accounting standards.• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle by setting timelines, reviewing entries and reconciliations, and ensuring dependable financial results are delivered on schedule.• Produce and review financial statements, supporting schedules, accruals, reserves, and other key accounting documentation required for internal and external reporting.• Lead accounting for revenue activities by applying appropriate guidance to deposits, deferred revenue, cancellations, refunds, commissions, rebates, and related adjustments.• Evaluate complex accounting matters and document conclusions for transactions involving areas such as leases, intangible assets, and business combinations.• Oversee intercompany accounting activity, including reconciliations, eliminations, and reporting coordination across affiliated entities and the parent organization.• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and cash flow planning tied to seasonality and supplier payment cycles.• Develop reporting packages, performance metrics, and variance analyses that help executive leadership assess financial results, operational trends, and potential risks.• Supervise and mentor a geographically dispersed accounting team while improving workflows, strengthening controls, and introducing automation that supports scalable growth.• Coordinate external audit activities, manage compliance obligations, and support process enhancements related to financial systems and reporting operations.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z