Controller - Remote (West Coast Candidates)
SCP Hotel, California, MO, United States
Controller - Remote (West Coast Candidates Only)
Remote Worker - N/A
Full-time
$115,000 - $145,000 DOE - Full Time w/ Benefits
The Controller is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the integrity of the accounting and tax functions across all SCP entities. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this role operates in close partnership with an active, hands‑on finance leader who remains directly involved in financial operations and strategic finance. Within this structure, the Controller owns the execution of all accounting and tax functions, including the month‑end and year‑end close process, GAAP compliance, and the management and development of the offshore accounting team. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors and drives ongoing optimization of accounting systems and processes. This is an operational role focused on execution, controls, and the completeness and accuracy of financial information across a complex, multi‑entity, multi‑state environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong systems experience, and the management capability to lead a distributed team with clarity, accountability, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the month‑end and year‑end close process across all 11 entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepaid schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee general ledger integrity, trial balance review, and resolution of posting errors across all entities and hotel properties
Produce and review monthly financial packages in USALI format across all hotel properties
Maintain intercompany accounting including management fee allocations, royalty revenue recognition, and billback billing
Own loan accounting, debt schedules, and associated reconciliations
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Own the tax function end‑to‑end across all entities and jurisdictions, including California, Oregon, and Hawaii
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings including property tax, sales tax, occupancy tax, and transient tax
Ensure timely and accurate payment of all federal, state, and local tax obligations
Coordinate with external tax advisors on year‑end filings and tax strategy
Manage business license renewals, liquor license tracking, CSC corporate compliance, and SAM.gov registrations
Maintain entity‑level compliance calendars and filing credentials across all jurisdictions
Audit & External Reporting
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for external auditors on all accounting matters
Manage audit support requests, schedules, and deliverables across all entities
Support preparation of audit‑ready financial statements in connection with planned Reg
CF and Reg A+ capital raise activity
Offshore Team Management
Provide direct oversight and accountability management of an offshore accounting team based in the Philippines, operating through a designated local team lead
Establish clear performance expectations, output standards, and close deadlines
Develop and maintain written standard operating procedures for all recurring accounting tasks
Identify training needs, provide coaching, and address performance issues in coordination with the staffing partner as appropriate
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the offshore team
Systems Administration & Optimization
Serve as primary Sage Intacct administrator, responsible for system configuration, user permissions, dimension structures, and approval workflows
Identify opportunities to maximize system utilization and automation within Sage Intacct, driving adoption of available features across the accounting team
Oversee AP automation workflows within Quadient (formerly Beanworks)
Audit existing Sage Intacct reports, identify those requiring replacement, and rebuild reporting to accurately reflect current business structure and management needs
Collaborate with the VP of Finance on broader systems initiatives including the Sage
Intacct Projects module implementation
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies across all entities
Document all recurring accounting processes, establishing a written operational framework where gaps currently exist
Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement practical, scalable improvements
Partner with the VP of Finance on finance department automation and process improvement initiatives
Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of a multi‑entity close process
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP including accrual accounting, intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliation, and debt accounting
Proficiency in a major cloud‑based accounting platform; Sage Intacct experience preferred but not required
Direct experience managing or directing the work of an offshore or distributed accounting team
Demonstrated experience owning tax compliance and coordinating with external tax preparers across multiple states and jurisdictions
Demonstrated ability to establish process, enforce deadlines, and maintain accountability across a distributed team
Must be U.S.-based with consistent availability during Pacific time business hours
Preferred
CPA license (active or inactive) or equivalent public accounting experience
Hotel or hospitality industry accounting experience; USALI proficiency is a significant advantage
Experience with Sage Intacct, Adaptive Insights, Quadient, Center, Toast, or MEWS
Familiarity with Reg CF or Reg A+ offering requirements and audit preparation
Southern California location
Core Competencies
Ownership mindset — takes responsibility for outcomes, not just activities
Intellectual curiosity — a demonstrated tendency to question existing processes and identify better solutions
Attention to detail — the ability to identify errors and inconsistencies across complex, multi‑entity financial data
Accountability — comfortable addressing performance issues directly and enforcing standards consistently
Communication — direct and effective across all levels of the organization and across distributed, cross‑cultural teams
Initiative — proactive in identifying and resolving issues without waiting to be directed
Collaboration — a team‑first orientation with the self‑awareness and humility to work effectively across all levels of the organization
Sage Intacct (GL & primary accounting system)
Adaptive Insights (budgeting & forecasting)
Quadient / Beanworks (AP automation)
Center (corporate card & expense management)
Toast (restaurant POS)
MEWS (hotel property management)
Google Workspace
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Remote Worker - N/A
Full-time
$115,000 - $145,000 DOE - Full Time w/ Benefits
The Controller is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the integrity of the accounting and tax functions across all SCP entities. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this role operates in close partnership with an active, hands‑on finance leader who remains directly involved in financial operations and strategic finance. Within this structure, the Controller owns the execution of all accounting and tax functions, including the month‑end and year‑end close process, GAAP compliance, and the management and development of the offshore accounting team. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors and drives ongoing optimization of accounting systems and processes. This is an operational role focused on execution, controls, and the completeness and accuracy of financial information across a complex, multi‑entity, multi‑state environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong systems experience, and the management capability to lead a distributed team with clarity, accountability, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the month‑end and year‑end close process across all 11 entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepaid schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee general ledger integrity, trial balance review, and resolution of posting errors across all entities and hotel properties
Produce and review monthly financial packages in USALI format across all hotel properties
Maintain intercompany accounting including management fee allocations, royalty revenue recognition, and billback billing
Own loan accounting, debt schedules, and associated reconciliations
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Own the tax function end‑to‑end across all entities and jurisdictions, including California, Oregon, and Hawaii
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings including property tax, sales tax, occupancy tax, and transient tax
Ensure timely and accurate payment of all federal, state, and local tax obligations
Coordinate with external tax advisors on year‑end filings and tax strategy
Manage business license renewals, liquor license tracking, CSC corporate compliance, and SAM.gov registrations
Maintain entity‑level compliance calendars and filing credentials across all jurisdictions
Audit & External Reporting
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for external auditors on all accounting matters
Manage audit support requests, schedules, and deliverables across all entities
Support preparation of audit‑ready financial statements in connection with planned Reg
CF and Reg A+ capital raise activity
Offshore Team Management
Provide direct oversight and accountability management of an offshore accounting team based in the Philippines, operating through a designated local team lead
Establish clear performance expectations, output standards, and close deadlines
Develop and maintain written standard operating procedures for all recurring accounting tasks
Identify training needs, provide coaching, and address performance issues in coordination with the staffing partner as appropriate
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the offshore team
Systems Administration & Optimization
Serve as primary Sage Intacct administrator, responsible for system configuration, user permissions, dimension structures, and approval workflows
Identify opportunities to maximize system utilization and automation within Sage Intacct, driving adoption of available features across the accounting team
Oversee AP automation workflows within Quadient (formerly Beanworks)
Audit existing Sage Intacct reports, identify those requiring replacement, and rebuild reporting to accurately reflect current business structure and management needs
Collaborate with the VP of Finance on broader systems initiatives including the Sage
Intacct Projects module implementation
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies across all entities
Document all recurring accounting processes, establishing a written operational framework where gaps currently exist
Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement practical, scalable improvements
Partner with the VP of Finance on finance department automation and process improvement initiatives
Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of a multi‑entity close process
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP including accrual accounting, intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliation, and debt accounting
Proficiency in a major cloud‑based accounting platform; Sage Intacct experience preferred but not required
Direct experience managing or directing the work of an offshore or distributed accounting team
Demonstrated experience owning tax compliance and coordinating with external tax preparers across multiple states and jurisdictions
Demonstrated ability to establish process, enforce deadlines, and maintain accountability across a distributed team
Must be U.S.-based with consistent availability during Pacific time business hours
Preferred
CPA license (active or inactive) or equivalent public accounting experience
Hotel or hospitality industry accounting experience; USALI proficiency is a significant advantage
Experience with Sage Intacct, Adaptive Insights, Quadient, Center, Toast, or MEWS
Familiarity with Reg CF or Reg A+ offering requirements and audit preparation
Southern California location
Core Competencies
Ownership mindset — takes responsibility for outcomes, not just activities
Intellectual curiosity — a demonstrated tendency to question existing processes and identify better solutions
Attention to detail — the ability to identify errors and inconsistencies across complex, multi‑entity financial data
Accountability — comfortable addressing performance issues directly and enforcing standards consistently
Communication — direct and effective across all levels of the organization and across distributed, cross‑cultural teams
Initiative — proactive in identifying and resolving issues without waiting to be directed
Collaboration — a team‑first orientation with the self‑awareness and humility to work effectively across all levels of the organization
Sage Intacct (GL & primary accounting system)
Adaptive Insights (budgeting & forecasting)
Quadient / Beanworks (AP automation)
Center (corporate card & expense management)
Toast (restaurant POS)
MEWS (hotel property management)
Google Workspace
#J-18808-Ljbffr