Controller
Conexus
- San Diego, CA, United States
TITLE: Controller/VP Accounting
INDUSTRY: Hospitality / Real Estate
LOCATION: San Diego, CA (more downtown)
Please email a word version of your resume to dan.c@conexusrecruiting.com 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:
COMPENSATION:
$150K–$200K base + 15–30% bonus potential
Posted On: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Compensation: $150k-$200k + bonus