Lite Controller Pathfinder Hospitality

The Lite Controller is the financial backbone of Pathfinder Hospitality's multi-property portfolio, acting as a strategic finance partner to produce accurate, timely reports and teach property leaders about financials.

Location: Remote

Salary: $3,500 – $3,700 per month

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed, accurate Profit and Loss Statements for all properties and business units by the 15th of each month.
• Consolidate financial data across all hotels for company-wide reporting and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Serve as the primary financial resource for General Managers across all properties.
• Teach GMs how to interpret financial statements, identify operational waste, and take ownership of their property's financial performance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with a continuous zero-based mindset.
• Provide clear ROI analysis to support operating decisions throughout the year.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and deliver variance analysis that drives action.
• Own the full accounting cycle across all properties, including AP/AR, payroll, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Build and maintain balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Oversee and develop the Junior Accountant, reviewing their work and ensuring accuracy.
• Implement and maintain internal controls that safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Coordinate with external CPA partners on income tax filings and depreciation schedules.
• Conduct periodic audits of financial processes.
• Support CFO on asset management functions including property insurance policy evaluation and negotiation, property tax strategy and protests, pro forma creation, and lender relationship oversight.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including building and reconciling balance sheets and cash flow statements from scratch.
• Experience in hospitality, multi-property, or similarly complex operating environments strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles; familiarity with IFRS a plus.
• Proficiency in financial management software and accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or communicate financial concepts to non-finance leaders.
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of meeting tight deadlines consistently.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to hold GMs and other stakeholders accountable with professionalism.
• Proactive, self-directed mindset with the ability to operate independently in a remote environment.
• Desire to grow, regardless of the phase of your career.

Benefits

• $3,500 – $3,700 per month
• Remote
• Full-Time