Hotel Financial Controller – Multi-Unit | Western or Hawaii

Overview

Our client, a prestigious luxury hotel and resort brand with multiple award-winning properties, is seeking a highly experienced Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of a portfolio of properties located in the Western United States and Hawaii. This strategic leadership role will serve as a financial business partner to General Managers and Corporate Leadership, ensuring excellence in financial stewardship, operational profitability, and compliance with corporate standards.

Location: Western United States or Hawaii

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Finance

Industry: Luxury Hospitality / Hotel & Resort

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction across multiple luxury hotel and resort properties.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, internal controls, and compliance.
• Drive financial performance through rigorous analysis, cost controls, and margin optimization.
• Collaborate with property-based Finance Managers, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and uniformity in reporting practices.
• Act as a key liaison between the properties and corporate office on all finance-related matters.
• Lead the annual budgeting and capital planning process for the assigned properties.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and investment strategies for the region.
• Implement best practices in financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting standards (US GAAP or IFRS as applicable).
• Support operational departments with actionable insights to drive revenue growth and cost efficiency.
• Participate in property-level and regional strategy meetings, offering guidance on financial implications of business decisions.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop high-performing finance teams at each property under your leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a multi-unit hotel/resort environment.
• Experience working with luxury or lifestyle hospitality brands is essential.
• Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Sun, Opera, or other hospitality platforms).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. hotel financial operations, with international experience being an asset.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire geographically diverse finance teams.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to properties across the Western U.S. and Hawaii as needed.

• Based in or willing to relocate to the Western U.S. or Hawaii
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• Highly adaptable, with strong cultural awareness and a passion for luxury hospitality.
• Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively across operational and executive teams.
• Hands-on leader with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

How to apply: If you meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and cover letter to Pina Mercuri at: pme and Yasmin Khambatta y