Financial Controller Horseshoe Bay Resort | Crescent Hotels & Resorts Spanning more than 7,000 acres, Horseshoe Bay Resort, a premier destination, features world-class golf courses, a full-service marina, award-winning dining, exceptional spa and wellness experiences, and an array of year-round recreational activities that attract guests from across the country. As 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 Overview We 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 Environment This 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