Job Description

Job Description

** About the Concept**

We are an established hospitality and live entertainment group operating iconic music venues, nightlife-driven hospitality concepts, and entertainment-related businesses in New York City. Built around unforgettable guest experiences, live performances, and high-energy service environments, the organization continues to grow while maintaining its strong cultural identity and operational excellence.

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple hospitality and entertainment entities.

** Position Overview**

The Controller will lead all accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting functions for a growing multi-entity hospitality and entertainment organization. This role requires a highly organized and proactive financial professional who can manage complex operational accounting while helping improve systems, controls, and reporting processes.

The ideal candidate has strong hospitality industry experience, thrives in fast-paced environments, and understands the operational flow of restaurants, nightlife, entertainment venues, or event-driven businesses.

** Key Responsibilities**

** Financial Reporting & Accounting**

• Oversee daily accounting operations across multiple business entities
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and cash flow reports
• Manage general ledger activity and month-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting

** Payroll & Bookkeeping**

• Oversee payroll processing and payroll-related compliance
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor payments
• Maintain organized and accurate bookkeeping systems across all entities

** Multi-Entity Financial Management**

• Support financial operations for hospitality, entertainment, and events-related businesses
• Monitor operational expenses, labor costs, and revenue trends
• Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives

** Systems & Process Improvement**

• Streamline accounting workflows and improve internal financial systems
• Develop scalable processes to support organizational growth
• Ensure strong internal controls and operational efficiencies

** Compliance & Controls**

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters

** Qualifications**

• 5+ years of accounting or controller-level experience required
• Hospitality, restaurant, nightlife, entertainment, or events industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities or locations
• Strong bookkeeping and payroll management experience
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and accounting systems required
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
• Highly organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-starter with the ability to improve systems and processes proactively

** What We Offer**

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing hospitality and entertainment organization
• High-impact leadership role with visibility across multiple businesses
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

** Ideal Candidate Profile**

A detail-oriented financial leader who understands the fast-moving nature of hospitality and entertainment operations. This individual brings operational discipline, strong accounting expertise, and the ability to create structure and scalability within a growing multi-entity organization.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.