Financial Controller

Live-USA Incorporated & TCB Entertainment of USA Inc. is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead multi-entity accounting and financial operations across hospitality and entertainment, including acquisition integration.

• Multi-entity accounting oversight for hotels, restaurants, entertainment operations, and newly acquired businesses
• Build and maintain accounting infrastructure including systems, processes, policies, and internal controls
• Standardize accounting procedures across the organization while supporting property-level and operational requirements
• Oversee key functions: AP, AR, general ledger, cash management, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Set and manage accounting calendars, close schedules, and reporting deadlines
• Review transactions and account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automation, efficiency, and financial controls
• Lead accounting and financial integration for acquisitions (hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and Hard Rock operations)
• Develop opening balances, account structures, reporting procedures, and financial controls for acquired entities
• Coordinate with ownership, management, operations, outside accountants, attorneys, financial institutions, and other advisors during acquisition and transition
• Support due diligence, financial analysis, accounting transition, and post-acquisition integration
• Identify financial and operational risks during acquisitions and recommend appropriate controls
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
• Create financial reporting packages for ownership and executive leadership
• Analyze results including budgets, forecasts, variances, and KPIs
• Provide management with actionable financial insight and recommendations
• Establish property-level and consolidated reporting standards
• Monitor revenue, expenses, labor, cost of goods sold, operating margins, cash flow, and key financial metrics
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts with operational leadership
• Provide financial modeling and analysis for business decisions, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee company and property-level cash management, including cash flow, banking activity, deposits, disbursements, and working capital
• Establish cash-handling and reconciliation procedures for restaurants, hotels, and entertainment operations
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Detect financial risks, discrepancies, and control weaknesses and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with external CPAs, tax advisors, auditors, and other financial professionals
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of financial information for tax filings, audits, lender reporting, insurance requirements, and other compliance
• Serve as the primary internal contact for outside accounting and financial professionals
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
• Partner with executive leadership, property general managers, hotel and restaurant operations, and other department leaders; provide financial guidance to operational teams
• Develop accounting team structures, responsibilities, and performance expectations as appropriate; hire, train, mentor, and manage accounting personnel
• Establish clear financial accountability across the organization
• Collaborate with operations to improve profitability, control costs, and increase operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional designation (preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience; Controller-level experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities or locations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Hospitality and multi-unit operating business experience (hospitality, hotels, restaurants, entertainment) strongly preferred
• Experience integrating newly acquired businesses or implementing new accounting systems strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of revenue, labor, inventory, cost of goods sold, and related hospitality/restaurant finance considerations
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Experience implementing or transitioning accounting software and financial systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with executive and operational leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growing organization

Technology

• Excel

Location

• Niagara Falls, NY (onsite)

Compensation

• $110,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits

• Base salary: $110,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• MBO Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• PTO
• Paid sick time
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Additional company benefits
• Onsite position with some travel as business needs require

Work Model

• In person