Senior Financial Controller in Pensacola, Florida at Altitude Property Management LLC

Company: Unhitched Management

Location: Pensacola, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $75k-90k DOE

About Us

At Unhitched Management, we are a rapidly growing outdoor hospitality company built by campground owners, for campground owners. As we expand across multiple regions, we are intentionally building the financial infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth while preserving the entrepreneurial and operational agility that defines our culture.

Why Join Unhitched Management

We value clarity, accountability, and steady leadership. As we continue to grow, strong financial oversight will be critical to maintaining operational excellence and supporting long-term success.

This role offers the opportunity to directly shape the financial strategy of a scaling organization while working closely with leadership and influencing key business decisions.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Senior Financial Controller to lead multi-site accounting operations across our portfolio.

This is a full-time, in-person leadership role based in Pensacola, Florida. Candidates must reside within a 30-minute commute or be willing to relocate accordingly. Please note that this role may require additional time commitment during the initial ramp-up period.

This position will partner closely with executive leadership and serve as a key driver of financial accuracy, operational discipline, and long-term strategic growth. The ideal candidate brings both high-level financial leadership and a strong execution mindset, with the ability to build structure in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What We Are Looking For

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong consistency and follow-through
• Confident decision-making and accountability
• A task-focused, analytical approach
• A proactive leader who can “see around corners” as the business scales
• Someone comfortable building structure where processes are still evolving
• A trusted partner to leadership who brings both rigor and flexibility

This individual should be highly organized, process-driven, and comfortable establishing structure while collaborating with leadership.

Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Oversee all accounting operations across 30+ locations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll coordination, and reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial compliance standards

Multi-Location & Growth Support

• Manage financial reporting for multiple properties/entities
• Support expansion initiatives, new location onboarding, and system scalability
• Standardize processes while allowing for location-level nuances

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present financial statements, dashboards, and variance analyses for leadership
• Partner with executives to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support informed decision-making

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and third-party reporting
• Partner with payroll and HR to ensure wage, tax, and benefit compliance

Team & Systems Management

• Lead and mentor accounting staff or outsourced partners
• Oversee financial systems and software, recommending improvements as the company grows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting or financial leadership experience
• Strong experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity operations
• Background in hospitality, property management, retail, or services strongly preferred
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• High attention to detail with the ability to think strategically
• Experience with modern accounting and payroll systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.