About AARO
AARO Hospitality Management is a Houston-based third-party hotel management company operating branded select-service and upscale-select hotels under Hilton, Marriott, and IHG flags. We currently manage 8 hotels across multiple states totaling approximately $32.5M in managed revenue. We are building a best-in-class platform and looking for someone who wants to build with us.
The role
We are hiring a Corporate Controller to own the accounting function across our managed portfolio and co-own the finance department alongside ownership. This is not a bookkeeping role. Our accounting team handles daily production. You own the output: accurate financials, clean owner reporting, franchise compliance, and tax oversight across every property. You will work directly with ownership to build this function the right way, with real influence over how it is structured, staffed, and scaled.
What you own
Monthly close and QC across all hotels, each on its own QuickBooks Online entity. USALI-compliant financial statements per property. Owner reporting packages within 20 days of month-end. Variance analysis, budgets, and forecasts. Franchise reporting across Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. Multi-state occupancy and sales tax oversight and coordination with outside CPAs. Cash management, management fee calculations, and owner distributions. Onboarding newly acquired properties onto AARO’s accounting standard. Directing the accounting team and building SOPs as the portfolio grows.
What we’re looking for
3+ years of hotel accounting experience, ideally at a management company overseeing multiple properties. Working knowledge of USALI. Experience preparing owner reporting packages for third-party managed hotels. Franchise reporting familiarity with at least two of Hilton, Marriott, or IHG. Multi-state occupancy and sales tax experience. QuickBooks Online proficiency. Experience managing bookkeeping or accounting staff. CPA and select-service or upscale-select branded hotel experience strongly preferred.
Long-term growth
We are hiring for where AARO is going. This role is designed to grow from owning the close, to building and leading an accounting team, to broader responsibility for treasury, lender and investor reporting, and acquisition underwriting. For the right person, the long-term path leads to CFO.
Compensation and benefits
Base salary $85,000 to $105,000 depending on experience. Paid time off. Health insurance. 401(k) coming soon. Co-ownership of the finance department with a clear path into senior finance leadership.