Financial Controller / Accounting Specialist | Location: USVI - Marvin Love and Associates
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
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