Multi-Location Hospitality & Event Operations
Location: Walpole, MA
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports: Bookkeeping & Accounting Team
Position: Full-Time
Total Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus and competitive benefits package.
About Saphire Event Group
Saphire Event Group is one of New England's leading hospitality companies, operating award-winning wedding and event venues throughout Massachusetts. As a privately owned and growing organization, we are committed to exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and investing in our people.
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead our accounting operations and help shape the financial strategy of our growing company.
Position Summary
The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting operations across our multi-location hospitality business while serving as the primary steward of the general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This hands-on leadership role partners closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to improve processes, drive operational efficiencies, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support strategic growth.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
The ideal candidate has experience in hospitality, hotels, restaurants, catering, event venues, private clubs, or another multi-location service-based business where labor management, inventory, vendor relationships, and operational cost controls are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Reporting
- Oversee all daily accounting operations across multiple venue locations, including billing, accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), and the general ledger.
- Prepare and publish timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage and execute the month-end and year-end close processes efficiently.
- Ensure strict quality control over all financial transactions and financial reporting.
Operational Efficiency & Cost Management
- Identify inefficiencies and drive cost-saving initiatives across all venue locations without compromising event quality.
- Lead negotiations with essential vendors, contractors, and suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service agreements.
- Track expenditures, analyze variances, and provide financial reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Develop, document, and implement business processes, accounting policies, and guidelines to maintain and strengthen internal controls across all locations.
- Act as the primary financial liaison with our external tax firm, ensuring all QuickBooks Online data is fully reconciled, accurate, and delivered efficiently for tax preparation.
- Review tax returns prepared by the external firm for accuracy and ensure timely payments for all local, state, and federal tax obligations.
- Develop internal control policies specifically for petty cash, credit management, and inventory accounting.
Leadership & Team Development
- Manage, mentor, and train bookkeeping and accounting staff, ensuring high performance and accuracy.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and objective insights regarding historical data to support management and strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller.
- Experience within a multi-location business model (hospitality, events, restaurants, hotels, catering, private clubs, or property management) is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing accounting operations across multiple locations is highly desirable.
- Advanced degree in Accounting.
- Active CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.
- Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online is required. Candidates must know the platform inside and out, especially tracking and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically highly advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex nested formulas.
- Thorough mastery-level knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, procedures, general ledger functions, and financial statement creation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
Saphire Event Group offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain exceptional talent.
Total Compensation:
- $130,000–$160,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive benefits package
- Flexibility for administrative and financial work
Why Join Saphire Event Group?
This is more than a traditional Controller position—it is an opportunity to become a key financial leader within a growing hospitality company. You will partner directly with the CEO and executive team to help shape financial strategy, improve operational performance, strengthen internal controls, and support continued growth across multiple award-winning venues.
If you are a proactive financial leader who enjoys improving systems, building strong teams, and making a measurable impact on a growing organization, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
