Financial Controller

Lime Rock Park is seeking a Financial Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations while translating financial insights into guidance for executive leadership. This is an onsite role in Great Barrington, MA with a compensation range of USD 150,000 to 170,000 per year. You will work hands-on, managing a small team and partnering across Operations, Sales, Food & Beverage, Facilities, and Executive Leadership to strengthen controls, improve reporting, and support strong financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations, including month-end and year-end close.
• Manage and mentor a small accounting team while staying actively involved in daily accounting responsibilities.
• Support AP/AR as needed to ensure invoices, deposits, payments, and vendor transactions are accurate and processed timely.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and executive reporting, including cash flow analyses, annual budgets, forecasts, and profitability reporting.
• Monitor and analyze revenue streams across ticket sales, sponsorships, concessions, merchandise, hospitality, venue rentals, catering, parking, and special events.
• Partner cross-functionally to monitor budgets, control expenses, and maximize performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and approval workflows.
• Manage cash flow and working capital, including customer deposits, vendor payments, settlements, and related processes.
• Coordinate financial reporting and reconciliation for event settlements, promoter agreements, sponsorship contracts, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, licensing requirements, audits, insurance reporting, and other regulatory obligations.
• Oversee insurance administration, including policy renewals, certificates of insurance, claims support, premium tracking, and reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting, capital planning, labor forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and financial partners.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify financial risks and operational inefficiencies, recommending solutions that improve profitability and performance.
• Partner with Human Resources and Payroll to support payroll accuracy and timely processing of employee onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Finance role.
• Experience in hospitality, entertainment, sports, event venues, food & beverage, or similar operational environments strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, tax compliance, and audit preparation.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, cash management, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, POS platforms, ticketing systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with technology vendors and third-party service providers is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Technologies

• GAAP
• Accounting software
• ERP systems
• POS platforms
• Ticketing systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ideal Candidate

• Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders.
• Experience with event settlements, deferred revenue, sponsorship accounting, and high-volume transactional environments.
• Ability to translate financial information into meaningful business recommendations.
• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and discretion with confidential financial information.
• Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and process optimization.
• Experience evaluating financial technology and improving operational systems.