Controller

About the job

Controller

Sweet Hospitality Group

Broadway’s Premier Concessions & Event Planning Company – Celebrating 40 Years

About Sweet Hospitality Group

For 40 years, Sweet Hospitality Group has enhanced the Broadway experience through outstanding concessions and event planning. Our mission is simple: Enhance the experience —for our guests, partners, and team. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a hands-on, self-starting Controller to fully own our accounting function while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations.

Position Summary

The Controller will provide leadership and oversight of all accounting and financial operations, combining strategic direction with hands-on execution. This role works closely with multiple teams to improve processes, strengthen controls, and provide financial insights that support growth within a dynamic, fast-paced hospitality environment.

This position reports directly to the SHG President and works in close collaboration with the Operational CFO and Manager of Accounting.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial operations and reporting across the organization
• Prepare, review, and analyze weekly financial statements , providing clear, actionable insights to leadership
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes; ensure accuracy of financial reporting
• Develop, manage, and update budgets and forecasts
• Perform opportunity, margin, and profitability analysis to support business decisions and optimize margins
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, maintaining accountability for all financial and accounting operations
• Develop, document, and improve accounting systems, policies, and internal controls
• Build and maintain strong vendor and client relationships from a financial and operational standpoint

Hands-On Accounting Operations

• Remain actively involved in daily accounting activities while supervising accounting staff
• Maintain a regular field presence at venues and events to ensure financial controls align with operations
• Oversee and participate in payroll processing and administration of insurance, health benefits, and 401(k) plans
• Manage banking relationships , cash flow, and treasury functions
• Oversee Accounts Receivable , including billing accuracy and collection efforts
• Manage Accounts Payable , including data entry, approvals, and timely payment processing
• Oversee inventory reconciliation, valuation, and physical counts across venues
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all government required reporting, excluding income taxes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; hospitality, concessions, or events experience strongly preferred
• Proven success in owning the accounting function while actively managing a team
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and partner with executive leadership to inform financial and operational decision-making
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis)
• Strong QuickBooks experience required
• Proven ability to be both hands-on and strategic
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, operational environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $120K - $140K
• Full-Time/Exempt Position
• Hybrid work schedule
• 100% Employer covered medical benefits
• Additional vision and dental benefits available
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Commuter Benefits

• Sweet Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, age, gender (including gender identity and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, caregive status, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability or handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.accountants for any filings or reporting