Lite Controller Pathfinder Hospitality
About the role
About Pathfinder Hospitality
At Pathfinder Hospitality, hospitality is embedded in our DNA. We live, breathe, and dream Platinum Service—our promise to do unto others better than they could have ever imagined. We maintain an infinite mindset, building a strong culture and deep sense of purpose designed to outlast our founders and processes for decades to come.
Core Values: Accountability, Collaboration, Empowerment, Engagement, Innovation, Integrity, Passion, Transparency
About the Role
The Lite Controller is the financial backbone of Pathfinder Hospitality's multi-property portfolio. This is not a traditional controller role. You will function as a strategic finance partner—producing accurate, timely reporting while actively teaching property leaders how to interpret financials, identify waste, and make better business decisions. You think in ROI, operate with a Zero-Based Budget mindset every day of the year, and hold yourself and others to a standard of business value creation, not just compliance.
You will oversee one Junior Accountant and work in close partnership with General Managers across all properties and the CFO.
Top Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting Excellence: Deliver detailed, accurate Profit and Loss Statements for all properties and business units by the 15th of each month. All major financial reports are reviewed by at least two people before distribution, with a target accuracy of ±1%. Consolidate financial data across all hotels for company-wide reporting and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- GM Financial Partnership & Teaching: Serve as the primary financial resource for General Managers across all properties. Teach GMs how to interpret financial statements, identify operational waste in both dollars and time, and take ownership of their property's financial performance. You don't just report the numbers—you make sure the right people understand them and act on them.
- Zero-Based Budget Mindset & ROI Analysis: Lead budgeting and forecasting with a continuous zero-based mindset—evaluating whether every service and expenditure is still relevant, negotiating for better value, and recommending alternatives. Provide clear ROI analysis to support operating decisions throughout the year, not just during budget season. Monitor actual performance against budget and deliver variance analysis that drives action.
- Full-Cycle Accounting Oversight: Own the full accounting cycle across all properties.
Culture & Values
We continuously break the mold, always going above and beyond to create memorable experiences for our employees and guests. Skills can be learned, but passion can't be taught. If you believe in platinum service and thrive on exceeding expectations, we want to talk to you.