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.