Chief Financial Officer

GDC•Maryville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

An iconic, independently owned luxury hospitality organization in East Tennessee is seeking a strategic and highly accomplished Vice President of Finance to lead its financial operations and serve as a trusted partner to ownership and executive leadership. This is a CFO-level opportunity within a sophisticated, multi-faceted hospitality environment encompassing luxury accommodations, food and beverage, wellness, retail, events, recreation and residential operations. The Vice President of Finance will provide enterprise-wide financial leadership while remaining closely connected to the day-to-day realities of hospitality operations. The ideal candidate will combine technical financial expertise with sound business judgment, executive presence and a genuine appreciation for exceptional hospitality.

Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
At least five years in a senior finance leadership role such as Controller, Director of Finance, Vice President of Finance or CFO
Experience within luxury hotels, resorts, clubs or complex hospitality organizations
Demonstrated success partnering with a CEO, President, ownership group or board
Strong command of accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audits, cash-flow management and internal controls
Experience leading significant capital planning and investment analysis
Proven ability to improve profitability, EBITDA and operating performance
Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary finance teams
Advanced financial modeling, Excel and business-intelligence capabilities
Experience implementing or optimizing financial systems and reporting processes
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA or other advanced financial credential
Public accounting experience
Experience within an independently owned or family-owned organization
Multi-entity or diversified business experience
Exposure to acquisitions, real estate, residential operations or expansion projects
Experience with captive insurance programs
Background within luxury, lifestyle or Relais & Châteaux-caliber hospitality

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax compliance and internal controls
Lead month-end and year-end close processes
Manage external audits, tax relationships and regulatory reporting
Oversee cash flow, banking relationships, liquidity planning and working capital
Maintain accurate, timely and actionable financial reporting
Partner directly with ownership and executive leadership on business strategy
Develop long-range financial and strategic plans
Present financial results, risks and recommendations to executives, owners, lenders and other stakeholders
Support acquisitions, expansions, new business initiatives and major capital investments
Translate complex financial information into clear operational recommendations
Lead annual operating and capital budgeting
Develop multi-year forecasts and financial models
Conduct scenario planning, variance analysis and business-performance reviews
Establish meaningful KPIs and executive dashboards
Provide actionable insight into business trends, risks and opportunities
Partner with operational leaders across Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Wellness, Recreation, Retail, Events and Catering
Evaluate departmental profitability and operating performance
Support improvements in EBITDA, margins, labor productivity and flow-through
Analyze ADR, occupancy, revenue per occupied room and other hospitality performance indicators
Ensure financial strategies support an elevated guest experience
Oversee major capital expenditure programs
Develop and manage annual and long-term capital budgets
Evaluate ROI for renovations, technology investments and new business initiatives
Support financial due diligence and post-investment performance analysis
Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary finance organization, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable and FP&A
Build a high-performing, accountable and service-oriented team
Establish succession plans and professional-development opportunities
Lead organizational change, process improvement and financial transformation initiatives
Implement or optimize ERP, accounting and financial-reporting systems
Partner with operational teams using PMS, POS and revenue-management platforms
Advance the use of business intelligence, automation and financial dashboards
Improve efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information
Maintain strong internal controls and financial-governance practices
Oversee audits, tax compliance, contracts and financial-risk assessment
Support insurance strategy, including various business coverages and captive insurance programs
Partner with technology and operational leaders on cybersecurity and enterprise risk