Hospitality Controller

Overview

We are a privately held, multi-industry company with operations across the hospitality, distribution, and construction sectors. Our organization is built on a legacy of entrepreneurship, long-term partnerships, and an employee-first culture.

Caterco Hospitality, which includes several established catering and food service brands in the Greater Seattle area, is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations across multiple business units.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong accounting processes and controls, and leading and developing the accounting team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborative leader who can provide clear direction, coach and develop employees, and build positive working relationships across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash management.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet schedules.
• Support payroll processes and related accounting deadlines.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead and develop the accounting team through clear expectations, regular communication, coaching, training, and constructive feedback.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within the accounting team.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes across the hospitality group.
• Coordinate with external CPAs and auditors and prepare necessary schedules and documentation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other strategic financial initiatives.
• Partner closely with operational and executive leadership, communicating financial matters clearly and working collaboratively to resolve challenges and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA, CPA candidate, and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a growing, fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000