Controller at Barton & Gray Mariners Club – Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Barton & Gray Mariners Club is revolutionizing the yachting industry with best-in-class hospitality. This Controller role is ideal for someone who enjoys actively participating in day-to-day accounting activities; performing reconciliations, reviewing transactions, and ensuring general ledger accuracy. The Controller will work in a changing environment, collaboratively identifying and implementing process improvements while remaining directly involved in transactional accounting activities.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

Perform and oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for executive team

Maintain and document internal controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed

Fixed Assets & Depreciation

Maintain fixed asset registers and detailed depreciation schedules

Ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of assets

Reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger and support audit inquiries

Lease Accounting

Facilitate and manage vessel and property leases, including setup, tracking, and ongoing accounting treatment

Coordinate with operations and external parties regarding lease terms, renewals, and documentation

Tax Compliance

Manage and prepare multi-state tax reporting, filings, and payments

Coordinate sales and use tax, property tax, and other applicable state and local tax requirements

Reporting & Compliance

Support external audits and regulatory reviews by preparing schedules and documentation

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations

Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports to support management decision-making

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in accounting, finance or related field5+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in a controller or senior accounting roleExperience with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and lease accountingStrong background in multi-state tax reporting and complianceExperience with financial software, such as NetSuite

Key AttributesSelf-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communicator able to collaborate across departments

Comfortable operating in a non-supervisory, execution-focused role