DescriptionFinancial ControllerHorseshoe Bay Resort | Crescent Hotels & ResortsAs Financial Controller, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at one of Texas' most iconic resort destinations. This is more than a leadership role in finance; it's a chance to partner with an experienced executive team, influence strategic business decisions, and help drive the financial success of a dynamic, full-service resort known for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Controller to join a large, complex resort operation and serve as a key finance leader supporting day-to-day operations. This role functions as the right hand to the Director of Finance, combining deep accounting expertise with strong operational partnership across the property.
This is not a traditional back-office accounting role. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in resort or complex hospitality environments and thrives in a highly operational, multi-department setting-translating financial insight into actionable business results across the resort.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and execute month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes with accuracy and timeliness
- Oversee full accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, income audit, and purchasing
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple revenue streams
- Manage audit, compliance, tax-related reporting, and internal control processes
- Oversee cash flow, multi-entity financial activity, and capital planning initiatives
- Act as a finance business partner to operational leaders (F&B, golf, spa, marina, lodging, membership, etc.)
- Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Drive process improvements across systems, reporting tools, and workflows
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial systems and reporting platforms
- Mentor, develop, and lead accounting staff while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration
Operational EnvironmentThis role supports a highly complex luxury resort with:
- Multiple revenue streams and business lines
- 40+ departments across the property
- Diverse operations including hotel, spa, golf, marina, F&B outlets, membership, and residential components
Required Qualifications- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership responsibility
- Prior experience as:
- Controller OR
- Assistant Controller OR
- Senior Accounting Manager (within a hospitality/resort environment)
- Direct hospitality experience required; resort experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of:
- Financial reporting (GAAP)
- Month-end close processes
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Audit, compliance, and internal controls
Preferred Experience- Multi-unit or multi-outlet hospitality environments
- Exposure to F&B, spa, golf, marina, or resort operations
- Experience actively supporting operational leaders (not strictly corporate finance)
- Familiarity with systems such as:
- M3 (accounting system)
- ProfitSword (BI/forecasting tool)
- BirchStreet (procurement system)
- Opera or similar PMS platforms
Key Competencies- Deep understanding of operational workflows and their financial impact
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and business partnership mindset
- Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance teams
- Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to operate "in the weeds" while maintaining a strategic lens
- Highly organized with strong execution, ownership, and follow-through
What Success Looks Like- Financial reporting is accurate, timely, and trusted-no surprises
- Finance is actively driving business performance, not just reporting it
- Strong, collaborative relationships exist across all resort departments
- Accounting operations run smoothly with effective controls and processes
- A high-performing, engaged accounting team is developed and retained
Compensation & Benefits- Base Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 (flexibility based on experience)
- Bonus: ~10% performance-based
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
- Paid time off + holidays
- Relocation assistance may be available
Why Join Horseshoe Bay Resort- High-impact leadership role within a premier, multi-revenue destination resort
- Exposure to complex, multi-entity resort operations
- Opportunity to influence both financial strategy and day-to-day operational performance
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong leadership visibility
- Resort perks including discounts on dining, retail, and stays, plus access to amenities
