Overview
Financial Controller – Luxury Resort
Location: Turks & Caicos
Salary: $85,000–$100,000 USD per annum
Benefits: Housing allowance, full insurance coverage, vehicle, gas allowance, home leave allowance, 3 weeks’ vacation & 20% bonus
We’re seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the leadership team of a luxury resort in Turks & Caicos. This is a senior finance position overseeing the property’s financial operations while providing strategic financial insight and commercial support to senior leadership.
The Role
- Lead the full-cycle accounting function and monthly financial close.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management.
- Manage owner, strata and rental programme accounting.
- Oversee payroll, statutory filings, tax obligations and financial compliance.
- Maintain strong internal controls across accounting, purchasing and related operations.
- Oversee purchasing, inventory and cost of sales.
- Lead, train and develop the finance and supporting administrative teams.
- Coordinate internal, external and regulatory audits.
- Provide financial analysis to support operational, pricing and capital expenditure decisions.
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 5 years of progressive hotel or resort finance experience, including at least 2 years as a Financial Controller or Assistant Financial Controller in a comparable property.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Experience with strata, condominium-hotel, rental pool or owner accounting.
- Strong experience managing monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
- Proven experience preparing a full annual operating budget.
- Strong working knowledge of USALI and hotel accounting practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of AP, AR, General Ledger, payroll, income audit, inventory, costing and P&L analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Proven experience leading, training and developing a finance team.
- CPA, CA, ACCA or CMA designation is preferred.
- Opera PMS, Sage and ADP experience is an advantage.
- Caribbean or island resort experience is preferred.
- Luxury hospitality experience and strong commercial awareness.
Compensation & Benefits
- $85,000–$100,000 USD annual salary
- $2,500 monthly housing allowance
- Full insurance coverage
- Vehicle provided
- $200 monthly gas allowance
- Home leave allowance of up to $600–$1,200, dependent on country of residence
- 3 weeks’ vacation per year
- 20% annual bonus
Job Tenure: Permanent
