Financial Controller | Horseshoe Bay Resort

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.

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.

• →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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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