Hospitality Financial Controller

Career Vision Recruiters are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of a portfolio of hospitality properties across the Leinster region and based in West Wicklow. This senior role requires a strong background in hotel finance, accounting principles, and multi-site operations. The successful candidate will partner with General Managers and senior leadership to safeguard assets, control costs, and drive revenue growth across the business. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations across multiple sites, including income recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Manage monthly closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare consolidated and site-level monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Review and approve forecasts and budgets, supporting department heads in achieving financial goals.
• Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and reconcile bank and credit card accounts across the group.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, audit, and all Revenue Commissioner regulations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Monitor costs, identify efficiencies, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.
• Lead payroll processing across sites, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and legal policies.
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and hotel ownership, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Provide financial input on capital projects, investments, and new business opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years experience in a senior financial management role, ideally within hospitality or multi-site operations.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; exposure to hotel back-office systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and leadership skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and support senior stakeholders.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your updated CV to Sandra through the link below. Skills Accounting responsibility Working Capital Management Balance Sheet Review Accounting management Group Accounting