Turnberry
Overview
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Vice President - Hospitality Finance & Controller
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Turnberry
— Florida and Nashville portfolio leadership. The Vice President, Hospitality Finance & Controller plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the financial strategy for Turnberry’s Hospitality portfolio across owned and affiliated properties in Florida and Nashville. Reporting directly to the EVP of Hospitality Operations, with a dotted line to the SVP of Corporate Controller, this position oversees financial operations at both the strategic and asset levels.
The role encompasses performance evaluation, asset-level accounting, capital and liquidity management, financial reporting, system administration, and internal controls. The VP partners with Turnberry’s Top Team, executive leadership, General Managers, and Directors of Finance to enhance profitability and maximize returns, while also supporting third-party ownership relationships. In collaboration with the SVP of Corporate Controller, and Corporate Accounting team, the VP leads capital planning, cash flow management, and accurate forecasting to ensure financial flexibility. The role also ensures the timely and accurate preparation of financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliation. Additionally, the VP contributes to long-term planning through budgeting and forecasting and supports growth initiatives through investment analysis, underwriting, and risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Lead financial planning aligned with Turnberry’s strategic and operational goals
Provide actionable insights to leadership for capital and operational decisions
Guide KPI development, performance benchmarking, and portfolio optimization
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
Oversee annual and long-term budgeting and forecasting across all hospitality assets
Analyze consolidated and property-level P&Ls to drive margin improvement
Identify and implement revenue growth and cost-efficiency strategies
Hotel Accounting Oversight
Oversee daily revenue reconciliation (night audit, POS integration, merchant services)
Manage bank deposit oversight
Oversee daily and weekly cash reconciliations
Supervise AR/AP processes, tax payments, credit policies, and vendor payments
Ensure aging reports are reviewed and escalated as needed
Maintain up-to-date tax documentation and filings
Ensure controls around inventory, procurement, and F&B cost tracking
Implement internal audits and uphold integrity in accounting practices
Enforce cash handling, internal controls, and PCI compliance standards
Develop SOPs for cash handling procedures
Ensure property-level compliance with financial control audits
System Administration
Lead implementation and optimization of Sun Systems, ensuring alignment with operational and audit needs
Oversee system mapping, custom reports, account coding, and team training
Create and maintain training documentation and user guides
Serve as primary point of escalation for systems-related issues
Working with SVP of Information Technology to align I.T. hospitality related systems and ensure we are adequately protected from cyber attacks.
Cash & Credit Controls
Manage cash flow planning, capital calls, and inter-company transfers
Oversee liquidity planning across all properties
Ensure alignment with compliance and risk mitigation procedures
Partner and Lender Reporting
Produce and deliver timely bank reporting, including covenant compliance, draw schedules, and liquidity updates
Ensure accurate calculation and documentation of covenant ratios
Create and maintain reporting packages for capital partners and ownership groups
Tailor reporting for each ownership entity’s specific reporting preferences
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of internal/external financial reports
Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies
Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
Operational & Capital Support
Collaborate with operations to evaluate and enhance performance
Support F&B, capital planning, and procurement initiatives with financial analysis
Conduct ROI evaluations for renovations, repositioning, and CapEx projects
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Compliance: Ensure reconciliations comply with internal controls and corporate SOP-based accounting policies
Reconciliations: Conduct the first-level review of monthly reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts to ensure the accuracy
Identifying Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve discrepancies between the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers or supporting documentation
Ensuring Accuracy: Validate the integrity of balance sheet data by verifying that balances align with financial reporting standards
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of reconciliation processes, including supporting schedules and evidence, to provide transparency and audit trails
Communication: Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information and resolve outstanding issues impacting reconciliation
Compliance & Best Practices
Establish and audit finance SOPs across hotel operations
Define expectations for close cycles, system use, onboarding, and training
Lead periodic internal audits to ensure procedural consistency and accuracy
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing finance team
Provide regular performance feedback and development plans
Build scalable systems to support portfolio growth
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
Investor Relationships/Reporting
Partnership reporting with an emphasis on investor presentation on asset decks
Leading financial integration and onboarding of new developments and acquisitions
Develop processes to support growth and new asset ramping
Oversee compliance and reporting to franchises in accordance with brand standards and license agreements
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally within hospitality
Proven experience managing finance across multi-property environments (owned & managed assets)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred
Expertise in financial modeling, performance evaluation, and capital strategy
Strong knowledge of hospitality operations and financial systems
Advanced financial modeling and strategic analysis capabilities
Effective leadership in cross-functional and matrixed organizations
Familiarity with platforms such as Sun Systems, Opera, Micros, and Oracle
Experience working with third-party owners and management groups
Ability to navigate complex agreements (e.g., franchise, management)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Vice President - Hospitality Finance & Controller
at
Turnberry
— Florida and Nashville portfolio leadership. The Vice President, Hospitality Finance & Controller plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the financial strategy for Turnberry’s Hospitality portfolio across owned and affiliated properties in Florida and Nashville. Reporting directly to the EVP of Hospitality Operations, with a dotted line to the SVP of Corporate Controller, this position oversees financial operations at both the strategic and asset levels.
The role encompasses performance evaluation, asset-level accounting, capital and liquidity management, financial reporting, system administration, and internal controls. The VP partners with Turnberry’s Top Team, executive leadership, General Managers, and Directors of Finance to enhance profitability and maximize returns, while also supporting third-party ownership relationships. In collaboration with the SVP of Corporate Controller, and Corporate Accounting team, the VP leads capital planning, cash flow management, and accurate forecasting to ensure financial flexibility. The role also ensures the timely and accurate preparation of financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliation. Additionally, the VP contributes to long-term planning through budgeting and forecasting and supports growth initiatives through investment analysis, underwriting, and risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Lead financial planning aligned with Turnberry’s strategic and operational goals
Provide actionable insights to leadership for capital and operational decisions
Guide KPI development, performance benchmarking, and portfolio optimization
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
Oversee annual and long-term budgeting and forecasting across all hospitality assets
Analyze consolidated and property-level P&Ls to drive margin improvement
Identify and implement revenue growth and cost-efficiency strategies
Hotel Accounting Oversight
Oversee daily revenue reconciliation (night audit, POS integration, merchant services)
Manage bank deposit oversight
Oversee daily and weekly cash reconciliations
Supervise AR/AP processes, tax payments, credit policies, and vendor payments
Ensure aging reports are reviewed and escalated as needed
Maintain up-to-date tax documentation and filings
Ensure controls around inventory, procurement, and F&B cost tracking
Implement internal audits and uphold integrity in accounting practices
Enforce cash handling, internal controls, and PCI compliance standards
Develop SOPs for cash handling procedures
Ensure property-level compliance with financial control audits
System Administration
Lead implementation and optimization of Sun Systems, ensuring alignment with operational and audit needs
Oversee system mapping, custom reports, account coding, and team training
Create and maintain training documentation and user guides
Serve as primary point of escalation for systems-related issues
Working with SVP of Information Technology to align I.T. hospitality related systems and ensure we are adequately protected from cyber attacks.
Cash & Credit Controls
Manage cash flow planning, capital calls, and inter-company transfers
Oversee liquidity planning across all properties
Ensure alignment with compliance and risk mitigation procedures
Partner and Lender Reporting
Produce and deliver timely bank reporting, including covenant compliance, draw schedules, and liquidity updates
Ensure accurate calculation and documentation of covenant ratios
Create and maintain reporting packages for capital partners and ownership groups
Tailor reporting for each ownership entity’s specific reporting preferences
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of internal/external financial reports
Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies
Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
Operational & Capital Support
Collaborate with operations to evaluate and enhance performance
Support F&B, capital planning, and procurement initiatives with financial analysis
Conduct ROI evaluations for renovations, repositioning, and CapEx projects
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Compliance: Ensure reconciliations comply with internal controls and corporate SOP-based accounting policies
Reconciliations: Conduct the first-level review of monthly reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts to ensure the accuracy
Identifying Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve discrepancies between the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers or supporting documentation
Ensuring Accuracy: Validate the integrity of balance sheet data by verifying that balances align with financial reporting standards
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of reconciliation processes, including supporting schedules and evidence, to provide transparency and audit trails
Communication: Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information and resolve outstanding issues impacting reconciliation
Compliance & Best Practices
Establish and audit finance SOPs across hotel operations
Define expectations for close cycles, system use, onboarding, and training
Lead periodic internal audits to ensure procedural consistency and accuracy
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing finance team
Provide regular performance feedback and development plans
Build scalable systems to support portfolio growth
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
Investor Relationships/Reporting
Partnership reporting with an emphasis on investor presentation on asset decks
Leading financial integration and onboarding of new developments and acquisitions
Develop processes to support growth and new asset ramping
Oversee compliance and reporting to franchises in accordance with brand standards and license agreements
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally within hospitality
Proven experience managing finance across multi-property environments (owned & managed assets)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred
Expertise in financial modeling, performance evaluation, and capital strategy
Strong knowledge of hospitality operations and financial systems
Advanced financial modeling and strategic analysis capabilities
Effective leadership in cross-functional and matrixed organizations
Familiarity with platforms such as Sun Systems, Opera, Micros, and Oracle
Experience working with third-party owners and management groups
Ability to navigate complex agreements (e.g., franchise, management)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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