Assistant Controller at Ajulia Executive Search – Oceanside, California

• Location: Oceanside, California
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26199

Are you looking to step into a hands-on accounting leadership role within a fast-paced hospitality environment? This exciting opportunity as an Assistant Controller focuses on supporting financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining the integrity of accounting processes within a multi-outlet property. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong hotel finance experience who thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting and enjoys working closely with leadership to drive financial accuracy and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Property Controller in all aspects of hotel accounting and financial operations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare and post journal entries with a strong understanding of debits and credits
• Perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and clearing items
• Balance daily revenue and cash postings across multiple revenue streams (rooms, F&B, retail, etc.)
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to cash, credit cards, and daily revenue activity
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts to supporting schedules
• Maintain detailed account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and operational standards
• Assist with audits, ownership requests, and financial reporting requirements
• Utilize Excel for reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree required
• 5+ years of Hotel Accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of Hotel Accounting processes and daily revenue operations
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within a branded or large-scale hotel environment preferred
• Experience supporting a Property Controller or in a senior accounting role
• Familiarity with hotel PMS, POS, and accounting systems

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with matching

Salary: $90K-$100K

Ask for: Brenna

Job Id: 26199

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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