[Hiring] Portfolio Controller @Rainier Recruiting

Role Description

We're a fast-growing hospitality property management company looking for a Portfolio Controller to own the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of roughly 30 properties. You'll partner closely with Operations and Asset Management, deliver accurate financials to internal stakeholders and external property owners, and help us build scalable, tech-enabled finance operations as we grow. This role reports directly to our VP of Finance and will manage one team member.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports (monthly, annual, and ad hoc) for your assigned portfolio to internal stakeholders and external property owners.
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for your portfolio, partnering with Operations and Asset Management.
• Own the general ledger for your assigned region; independently complete higher-complexity accounting work.
• Present financial insights clearly and actionably to support good decision-making by operations and asset management teams.
• Ensure compliance with the financial terms of property contracts (management agreements, lease agreements, etc.).
• Prepare owner-facing financial statements in compliance with management agreement terms.
• Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario planning to support business decisions.
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of reconciliations completed by our centralized/offshore accounting team.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives; partner with offshore team members to identify and implement efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with regional teams as the go-to contact for accounting matters; lead regular financial review meetings.
• Deliver a high level of service and responsiveness to property partners and internal teams.

What Success Looks Like

• Full ownership of your portfolio, with accurate, timely, and complete financials.
• Strong, collaborative relationships across Ops, property partners, and Finance.
• Deep working knowledge of your properties and their contract terms.
• Clear, confident communication at all levels of the organization.
• Independent operation in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A continuous drive to improve processes and build scalable finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in the hospitality industry (required).
• Experience managing accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of 10+ hotels, vacation rentals, or hospitality properties simultaneously (required).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience owning annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for a multi-property portfolio.
• Experience presenting financials, budgets, and business insights to property owners or other external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and business-partnering skills, with the ability to identify financial risks and recommend solutions.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems.
• Comfort using technology and AI tools to automate and improve finance workflows.
• 100% fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work hours that overlap with U.S. Pacific through Eastern time zones (some flexibility on overlap available).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 USD annually, based on experience.
• 100% Remote (open to candidates in Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, or Argentina).
• Full-time position.