Divisional Controller
About The Position
The Divisional Controller oversees the finance function for onefinestay, a newly launched vertical within the Exclusive Resorts portfolio. This role calls for a technically strong finance professional with deep accounting expertise, including international consolidation, IFRS compliance, and audit experience. The Divisional Controller builds scalable financial processes, ensures accurate reporting, and supports strategic growth in a fast-paced, global environment. The position leads accounting and reporting, financial planning and analysis, reporting systems, and a small finance team across multiple locations, including internationally. It also partners with operational leaders and teams across the business and supports consolidated reporting across Exclusive Resorts divisions. International travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification required.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including international consolidation.
- Audit experience at a professional services firm, such as a Big Four firm or equivalent.
- Experience with international entity consolidation and IFRS reporting.
- Strong technical accounting background in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
- Proficiency in ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to travel internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Hospitality, real estate, or luxury service experience.
- NetSuite experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
- Oversee consolidation of multi-currency international entities and compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP requirements.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies across jurisdictions.
- Serve as the primary liaison for local company audits and manage audit readiness and execution.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting, and intercompany transactions.
- Manage risk exposure related to international transactions and property ownership structures.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the division.
- Provide financial insights and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Partner with operational leaders to assess profitability, cost structures, and investment opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver accurate, insightful financial reports to senior leadership.
- Support the VP, Accounting with consolidated reporting across Exclusive Resorts divisions.
- Optimize financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and data integrity.
- Collaborate with marketing, guest experience, and property management teams to align financial goals.
- Implement internal controls tailored to hospitality operations.
- Manage and mentor a small, high-performing finance team across multiple locations, including internationally.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and service-minded financial stewardship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
