Director, Finance – Yacht Operations

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Miami, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance, Yacht Operations is the senior finance leader for Four Seasons Yacht Operations. The role drives business performance, financial governance, reporting, planning, forecasting, analytics, and compliance across the Yacht business. In partnership with Yacht Operations leadership, Yacht General Managers, Ownership, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. (MHCH), and Corporate stakeholders, the Director provides financial leadership in support of operational excellence, long-term value creation, and strategic business objectives. The Director leads performance management, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, financial governance, treasury management, debt and covenant reporting, reserve oversight, Management Agreement compliance, and business analytics. The role also advises on future fleet planning, yacht development, business expansion, margin enhancement, and enterprise decisions, while aligning Four Seasons and Ownership financial processes. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the Four Seasons Corporate Office at 1441 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1007, Miami, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline.
Significant finance leadership experience within luxury hospitality, travel, maritime, cruise, or service-based organizations.
Strong experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, performance management, treasury, financial reporting, and business analytics.
Experience managing ownership relationships, management agreements, financing arrangements, covenant reporting, and reserve governance.
Proven ability to use financial and operational data to improve business performance and support strategic decision-making.
Experience supporting growth initiatives, development projects, vessel openings, integrations, or other complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, compliance standards, and hospitality finance practices.
Advanced proficiency with financial systems, business intelligence tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Strategic and analytical leadership, strong business acumen, and a results-oriented mindset.
Collaborative leadership that fosters trust, accountability, and transparency.
Ability to drive continuous improvement, embrace innovation, and promote operational excellence.
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
Ability to communicate priorities, expectations, and business objectives clearly.
Integrity, professionalism, and ethical decision-making.
Adaptability and resilience in managing competing priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to serve as a role model for Four Seasons values and sound business practices.
Ability to work in a hybrid model, with three days per week in the Miami Four Seasons Corporate Office.

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior finance business partner to Yacht Operations leadership, Yacht General Managers, Ownership, MHCH, and Corporate stakeholders.
Participate on the Yacht Leadership Team in strategic planning, operational reviews, and key business decisions.
Develop and execute financial strategies that support business objectives and long-term value creation.
Build relationships with Ownership representatives, board members, lenders, and associated entities.
Present financial performance, forecasts, budgets, risks, and recommendations to leadership, Ownership, and Corporate stakeholders.
Lead Yacht business performance management and analytics, establish financial and operational metrics, and drive accountability against approved plans and forecasts.
Own forecast accuracy across the Yacht business and align operational and financial planning assumptions.
Partner with operational leaders to identify and recommend improvements to revenue, labor productivity, expense management, cash flow, profitability, margins, and long-term growth.
Use analysis, benchmarking, forecasting, and business insights to support data-based decision-making.
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
Own the end-to-end forecasting process and align Four Seasons and MHCH methodologies, reporting requirements, and planning timetables.
Review monthly financial results and ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with corporate and ownership requirements.
Ensure delivery of financial, covenant, and financing-related reporting, including P&L statements, cash flow reporting, forecasts, debt reporting, and Facility Agreement compliance reporting.
Oversee Management Agreement compliance and governance, including reporting obligations, fee calculations, reserve funding, cost recovery, contractual commitments, and financial approvals.
Maintain knowledge of Four Seasons Accounting & Finance policies, standards, management agreements, and ownership governance requirements.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, ownership requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Oversee month-end and year-end close activities and improve alignment, standardization, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and timeliness between Four Seasons and MHCH reporting processes.
Ensure accurate tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and recovery of amounts payable to Four Seasons, including management and program fees, reimbursable expenses, shared services charges, and other contractual obligations.
Lead internal and external audits and ensure audit findings are resolved on time.
Oversee financial governance for guest deposits, advance deposits, and related payment administration processes.
Oversee treasury operations, cash flow, liquidity planning, banking relationships, funding strategies, and working capital performance.
Monitor payment practices and liquidity to support timely settlement and proactively identify risks to vendors, operational continuity, Four Seasons’ reputation, and service delivery.
Oversee governance, funding, reporting, adequacy assessments, and utilization strategies for FF&E Reserves, Dry Dock Reserves, Cash Reserves, and other ownership-mandated reserve accounts.
Oversee capital expenditure approvals, reporting, and compliance with reserve funding requirements.
Support implementation, budgeting, funding, and administration of mandatory Four Seasons programs and initiatives.
Partner with Corporate stakeholders to forecast, record, communicate, and recover program-related funding obligations in accordance with applicable agreements.
Partner with MHCH and Corporate stakeholders on fleet planning, new vessel development, Yacht expansion, and long-range business planning.
Support strategic investment decisions through financial evaluation, risk assessment, and operational readiness planning.
Provide financial modeling, scenario planning, investment analysis, and business case development for future growth initiatives.