Vice President of Accounting at Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.

Our Culture

We are a highly entrepreneurial company limited only by our imagination. Diversity and teamwork are major aspects of our culture. Our property associates are a highly team-focused group bringing out the uniqueness of each associate to provide great products and services. Success comes to those who continuously seek opportunities to learn and pass on new knowledge. We always strive to be better, never bored, and never complacent. Our teams thrive on hard work, inclusivity, and producing outstanding experiences. We endeavor to make our fellow associates feel comfortable and entrepreneurial so that they can engage unhindered. Finally, giving back to the community is also vital to our culture. Our properties live by the philosophy that they are an important part of their communities and look for ways to partner in the local community to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate accounting & financial reporting functions across all entities and properties, including consolidations, journal entries, fixed assets, intercompany eliminations, and corporate disclosures.
• Drive the month-end close process: define deadlines, enforce reconciliations, manage variance analysis, and coordinate with property-level controllers.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Lead and manage external audits, tax compliance (federal, state, local), preparation of K-1s, tax returns, and financial disclosures.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal control frameworks, policies, and documentation, drive process improvements and standardization across entities.
• Mentor, coach, and lead the accounting and compliance team (corporate and property-level), fostering professional development and performance culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, revenue, and projects teams to support strategic initiatives and drive financial discipline.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; previous above property corporate role strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including 3–5 years in leadership roles
• Deep experience in hospitality, multi-property accounting, and third-party management.
• Strong technical acumen in US GAAP, intercompany accounting, consolidations, fixed assets, tax accounting, and financial reporting
• Proven track record managing external auditors, tax advisors, and internal teams.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems (ProfitSword, M3, or comparable platforms) and Excel (modeling, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience implementing or overseeing system transitions, automation, or process enhancements
• Excellent analytical skills, communication abilities, and a high standard of integrity
• Demonstrated leadership skills, team management, ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive change
  
  

Work Conditions & Travel / Physical Demands

• Based in corporate office in Chattanooga, TN.
• Travel required (est. 5–10%) to visit hotel properties for audits, training, system rollouts, or strategy meetings
• Be able to bend, reach, kneel, push, and stretch and lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds
• Can perform work for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment
• Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far
• Must be comfortable using a step stool or ladder
• Must be able to use/lift arms for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to handle heat and stress
• Have finger dexterity for operating equipment
• Must speak in a clear, understandable voice, hear at a basic level, and understand English
• Must be able to write
  
  

What Success Looks Like (KPI’s & Outcomes)

• Consistent, timely, and accurate corporate financial reporting
• Improved forecasting accuracy and more transparent cash flow visibility
• Strong, trusted relationships with property controllers, operations, and other stakeholders
• Clean audit opinions, minimal control deficiencies, and effective internal control documentation
• Measurable process improvements (reconciliation backlog reduction, automation, cycle time reduction)
• The role is viewed as a strategic partner: Finance & Compliance is integrated early into business planning
  
  

Vision Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Vision Hospitality Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment and a sense of belonging for all associates. We do not discriminate and believe everybody should be proud of who they are, represent their culture and heritage, and live by the Golden Rule.

Vision Hospitality Group LLC, Offers The Following Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Optional Health, Wellness and Care benefits
• Health Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Stay Discounts
• Optional Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Voluntary and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Select Paid Holidays and One Personal Floating Holiday
• Loyalty Incentives and Other Unique Incentive Programs