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Head Accountant – CPA Marlton, NJ 08053 Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 base + annual bonus eligibility

About Our Group We are a privately-held, family-run hospitality and real estate organization with 30+ years of hotel ownership, development, and management experience across the Mid-Atlantic. Our portfolio includes 10+ branded and independent hotels throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and Maryland. From our corporate headquarters, we provide centralized accounting, operations, and asset management support to all properties. We’re known for long-term hold strategies, promoting from within, and taking a hands-on, ownershipminded approach to our hotels.

Position Overview We are seeking a CPA to lead accounting and financial reporting for our 10+ property portfolio. You’ll own the general ledger, period close, and financial reporting package presented directly to ownership. This is a hands-on leadership role — you’ll manage 1-2 staff accountants while ensuring GAAP compliance, clean audits, and actionable financial insights that drive asset value.

Key Responsibilities Financial Close & Reporting Lead monthly/period close for all properties, ensuring books close by the 8th business day Prepare consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and variance analysis in USALI format.

Build and present monthly ownership reporting packages, including KPI dashboards, flowthrough, and capital tracking.

Own year-end close, tax package prep, and coordination with external CPA firm GAAP & Compliance Ensure all financials comply with GAAP and USALI – 11th Revised Edition

Maintain internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit schedules Oversee sales/occupancy/tourism tax filings for multiple NJ/PA/DE jurisdictions

Manage bank covenants, debt schedules, and lender reporting.

Team & Operations Leadership

Supervise and develop 1-2 staff accountants; review AP, AR, payroll, and daily revenue entries.

Partner with property GMs on budgeting, forecasting, and expense control..

Lead annual budget process and quarterly re-forecasts across the portfolio Systems & Analytics.

Administrator for hotel accounting software: M3, Aptech, ProfitSword, or similar Helpful: Experience with Hotel Investor Apps, ProfitSage, or other hotel benchmarking/BI tools Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across properties Support acquisitions/dispositions, new hotel openings, and CAPEX accounting.

Qualifications Active CPA license; 5+ years accounting experience with 2+ years in hospitality or multientity environment Expert knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, and consolidated financials Advanced Excel – pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling Prior hotel experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG; USALI expertise Hotel Investor Apps, M3 Accounting, ProfitSword, or similar platform experience Strong communicator who can explain financials to non-finance owners. Detail-obsessed but big-picture focused.

Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 depending on experience Bonus: 5-10% annual, based on company and individual performance Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays, employee hotel discounts Schedule: Monday–Friday, in-office in Marlton, NJ Growth: Direct access to ownership and executive leadership; influence strategy for a growing, stable portfolio with long-term hold philosophy

Please contact Megan Black with your resume.

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.
Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.
With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.
At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.