Accounting Manager - Island Oaks Resort/Pine Royale

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Review
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountant(s) supporting the resort portfolio
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers prepared by staff
• Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close calendar, ensuring deadlines are met
• Review the financial package for accuracy and completeness before it is distributed to leadership and ownership
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Conduct variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and provide insights to leadership
• Generate and present timely, accurate reporting for internal stakeholders and ownership
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and operational efficiencies
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making and profitability improvements
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Controls
• Lead the annual budget process and periodic forecasts in partnership with operations
• Own cash flow forecasting and monitor liquidity across the portfolio
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and company accounting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Accounting Oversight
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and billing processes
• Oversee hospitality and revenue accounting, including PMS/POS reconciliation, folio accounting, and revenue recognition
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with GAAP standards
• Review and approve vendor payments and disbursements above established thresholds
• Audit & Compliance
• Manage any annual audits, coordinate the prepared-by-client (PBC) list, and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and hospitality/real estate regulations
• Complete occupancy / Tourist Development Tax and state sales tax filings

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA strongly preferred; CHAE a plus
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and ownership of month-end close
• 2+ years supervising or reviewing the work of other accountants
• Hospitality (hotel, resort, RV, or mixed-use property) strongly preferred; property management or real estate a plus
• Multi-entity or multi-property accounting experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills: Strong command of GAAP and financial reporting; Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, analysis); Experience with the Oracle NetSuite accounting system (multi-entity / OneWorld a plus); Experience with the Newbook Property Management system and Clover Point of Sale system
• Leadership & Operational Skills: Proven ability to manage, review, and develop accounting staff; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process-improvement mindset; Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong cross-functional partnership with operations, front office, leadership, and ownership; Ability to translate financial data into actionable insight for non-financial stakeholders; High attention to detail, organization, and accountability for team deliverables