Director of Finance

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"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means.

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Andaz Turks & Caicos seeks a Finance Business Partner who embraces agile principles and thrives in cross‑functional collaboration. As the Director of Finance, you will report directly to the General Manager and play a pivotal role in guiding strategic decision‑making and financial planning to drive the hotel’s performance and profitability.

This role leads all financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial regulations and standards. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who is passionate about empowering teams, driving results, and delivering value to stakeholders.

Ideally with a university degree in Finance, Accounting or Hospitality/Tourism management. Minimum 6 years or more of hospitality finance progression (Caribbean experience is preferred). This role needs a strong analytical thinker with proven ability to approach complex challenges with innovative solutions. Candidate will be skilled in critical thinking and problem solving with focus on strategic outcomes. Administrative, interpersonal skills and proficiency in USALI, MS office, Oracle BI, Opera, EPM along with Strata knowledge are required.

Fluency in English, with excellent communication skills are necessary for this position

Previous experience with Shared Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process. Identify areas for improvement and execute necessary corrective measures as required.

• Manage and lead hotel on and off‑site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting, and analysis. This responsibility also includes hotel financial and capital planning, budgeting, month‑end financial close, accounting, and cash management.

• Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with business objectives.

• Complete the year‑end process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate the external auditors’ visits, respond to auditor requests, approve all adjustments, reconcile the audited report to the hotels information and approve the audit.

Internal Controls & Risk

• Ensures adherence to Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) terms and fulfills reporting obligations.

• Maintain adherence to policies and procedures to ensure sound internal controls and segregation of duties.

• Monitor and keep abreast of industry trends, local legislative changes and organizational behavior to inform sound business decisions.

Operational Leadership

• Mentor and coach, the finance team providing direction, training, and performance feedback to nurture their professional advancement and growth.

• Support the development of future leaders in ALL areas of the hotel.

• Empower employees with financial insights.

• Supervise the Information Technology and Procurement function. Additionally have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back‑office.

• Cultivates and supports environment receptive to change.

Business Partner

• Collaborate with management to devise and implement strategic initiatives aimed at cost efficiency and revenue generation enhancements to achieve business objectives without compromising core business values and relationships.

• Nurture relationship with owners’ representative and key stakeholders ensuring timely communication and submission of deliverables.

• Embody a growth mindset and embrace change to drive value to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic…