Lite Controller Pathfinder Hospitality

About Us

What is Platinum Service? It's our promise to do unto others better than they could have ever imagined. At Pathfinder Hospitality, hospitality is not just in our name, it is in our DNA. We live, breathe, and even dream Platinum Service.

We have an infinite mindset. We want to have such a strong culture and deep sense of purpose that Pathfinder far outlasts its founders and processes, decades after we are gone. Our core values are our guiding principles.

Accountability · Collaboration · Empowerment · Engagement · Innovation · Integrity · Passion · Transparency

Culture and Values

We continuously break the mold, always going above and beyond to create memorable experiences for our employees and guests through our commitment to our purpose — providing platinum service to our guests.

Skills can be learned, but passion can't be taught. If you believe in platinum service and thrive on exceeding expectations, we want to talk to you.

About the Role

The Lite Controller is the financial backbone of Pathfinder Hospitality's multi-property portfolio. This is not a traditional controller role. You will function as a strategic finance partner — producing accurate, timely reporting while actively teaching property leaders how to interpret financials, identify waste, and make better business decisions. You think in ROI, operate with a Zero-Based Budget mindset every day of the year, and hold yourself and others to a standard of business value creation, not just compliance.

You will oversee one Junior Accountant and work in close partnership with General Managers across all properties and the CFO.

Top Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting Excellence Deliver detailed, accurate Profit and Loss Statements for all properties and business units by the 15th of each month. All major financial reports are reviewed by at least two people before distribution, with a target accuracy of ±1%. Consolidate financial data across all hotels for company-wide reporting and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

2. GM Financial Partnership & Teaching Serve as the primary financial resource for General Managers across all properties. Teach GMs how to interpret financial statements, identify operational waste in both dollars and time, and take ownership of their property's financial performance. You don't just report the numbers — you make sure the right people understand them and act on them.

3. Zero-Based Budget Mindset & ROI Analysis Lead budgeting and forecasting with a continuous zero-based mindset — evaluating whether every service and expenditure is still relevant, negotiating for better value, and recommending alternatives. Provide clear ROI analysis to support operating decisions throughout the year, not just during budget season. Monitor actual performance against budget and deliver variance analysis that drives action.

4. Full-Cycle Accounting Oversight 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 from the ground up. Oversee and develop the Junior Accountant, reviewing their work and ensuring accuracy before submission.

5. Compliance, Controls & Audit Readiness 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.

6. Asset Management Support Support CFO on asset management functions including property insurance policy evaluation and negotiation, property tax strategy and protests, pro forma creation for existing and prospective properties, and lender relationship oversight when applicable. Leverage ROI analytics and market data to inform recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including demonstrated ability to build and reconcile 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

What We're Not Looking For

Someone who waits to be told what to look at. Someone who sends a report without knowing what it means for the business. Someone who treats budgeting as an annual event. If that's your style, this role will frustrate you — and you'll frustrate us.

Compensation

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