Financial Controller / Accounting Specialist Location: Premier Beachfront Hotel & Villas, U.S. Virgin Islands Housing Provided: A private one-bedroom apartment with a spacious terrace overlooking the ocean is included.
The apartment comes fully equipped with kitchen appliances and is just steps from the sand, offering easy access to on-site swimming pools and parking.
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Accounting Specialist to lead the financial operations of two independently owned hospitality properties: an 80+ key resort with full F&B facilities and a 50+ key boutique hotel .
Both properties are located near a major transportation hub and feature stunning beachfront settings.
This role is ideal for a candidate with expertise in the hospitality industry and a passion for revitalizing financial processes.
You will collaborate closely with leadership to restructure and enhance the Finance Department, ensuring seamless operations and financial success.
What We're Looking For Proven Leadership: A track record of mentoring and building motivated accounting teams.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS/PMS systems, and expertise in creating, maintaining, and analyzing Excel spreadsheets.
Hospitality Expertise: Familiarity with the unique challenges of hotel finance operations.
Proactive Problem-Solving: Hands-on approach, excellent communication, and the ability to anticipate and address financial challenges.
Key Responsibilities Oversee profit and loss reporting, account reconciliation, and all operational and balance sheet accounts for both properties.
Manage income audits, cashiering, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, tax compliance, and month-end processes.
Analyze profit performance, implement cost-control measures, and report findings to leadership.
Develop action plans to address existing and anticipated financial or operational challenges.
Ensure chargeback cases are resolved efficiently by implementing clear policies with Front of House teams.
Lead internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Build and maintain a highly skilled and cross-trained accounting team.
Requirements Accounting Systems ERP: Sage 100 Standard 2022 Payroll: Frostco Payroll Services Accounting Software: QuickBooks Point of Sale: Restaurant Manager Property Management System: Room Key Booking Platform: Amadeus TravelClick Additional Information Revenues (Approximate): $10M+ across both properties.
Accounting Staff: 2-5 members (shared between properties).
Team Sizes: 100+ employees Key Metrics : ADR: $161 - $250 | RevPAR: 85$ - $159 Benefits $95,000 - $100,000 + Discretionary end of year bonus Private Health Insurance Paid Time Off Performance Bonus