Financial Controller

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