Chief Financial Officer

Vice President of Finance

Location: East Tennessee

Salary: $200,000–$220,000 + annual bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership

Relocation: Yes

The Opportunity

An iconic, independently owned luxury hospitality organization in East Tennessee is seeking a strategic and highly accomplished Vice President of Finance to lead its financial operations and serve as a trusted partner to ownership and executive leadership.

This is a CFO-level opportunity within a sophisticated, multi-faceted hospitality environment encompassing luxury accommodations, food and beverage, wellness, retail, events, recreation and residential operations.

The Vice President of Finance will provide enterprise-wide financial leadership while remaining closely connected to the day-to-day realities of hospitality operations. The ideal candidate will combine technical financial expertise with sound business judgment, executive presence and a genuine appreciation for exceptional hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax compliance and internal controls

Lead month-end and year-end close processes

Manage external audits, tax relationships and regulatory reporting

Oversee cash flow, banking relationships, liquidity planning and working capital

Maintain accurate, timely and actionable financial reporting

Strategic Business Partnership

Partner directly with ownership and executive leadership on business strategy

Develop long-range financial and strategic plans

Present financial results, risks and recommendations to executives, owners, lenders and other stakeholders

Support acquisitions, expansions, new business initiatives and major capital investments

Translate complex financial information into clear operational recommendations

Financial Planning and Analysis

Lead annual operating and capital budgeting

Develop multi-year forecasts and financial models

Conduct scenario planning, variance analysis and business-performance reviews

Establish meaningful KPIs and executive dashboards

Provide actionable insight into business trends, risks and opportunities

Hospitality Operations

Partner with operational leaders across Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Wellness, Recreation, Retail, Events and Catering

Evaluate departmental profitability and operating performance

Support improvements in EBITDA, margins, labor productivity and flow-through

Analyze ADR, occupancy, revenue per occupied room and other hospitality performance indicators

Ensure financial strategies support an elevated guest experience

Capital Planning

Oversee major capital expenditure programs

Develop and manage annual and long-term capital budgets

Evaluate ROI for renovations, technology investments and new business initiatives

Support financial due diligence and post-investment performance analysis

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary finance organization, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable and FP&A

Build a high-performing, accountable and service-oriented team

Establish succession plans and professional-development opportunities

Lead organizational change, process improvement and financial transformation initiatives

Systems and Technology

Implement or optimize ERP, accounting and financial-reporting systems

Partner with operational teams using PMS, POS and revenue-management platforms

Advance the use of business intelligence, automation and financial dashboards

Improve efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information

Risk Management and Compliance

Maintain strong internal controls and financial-governance practices

Oversee audits, tax compliance, contracts and financial-risk assessment

Support insurance strategy, including various business coverages and captive insurance programs

Partner with technology and operational leaders on cybersecurity and enterprise risk

Qualifications

10–15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience

At least five years in a senior finance leadership role such as Controller, Director of Finance, Vice President of Finance or CFO

Experience within luxury hotels, resorts, clubs or complex hospitality organizations

Demonstrated success partnering with a CEO, President, ownership group or board

Strong command of accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audits, cash-flow management and internal controls

Experience leading significant capital planning and investment analysis

Proven ability to improve profitability, EBITDA and operating performance

Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary finance teams

Advanced financial modeling, Excel and business-intelligence capabilities

Experience implementing or optimizing financial systems and reporting processes

Excellent executive communication and presentation skills

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, MBA or other advanced financial credential

Public accounting experience

Experience within an independently owned or family-owned organization

Multi-entity or diversified business experience

Exposure to acquisitions, real estate, residential operations or expansion projects

Experience with captive insurance programs

Background within luxury, lifestyle or Relais & Châteaux-caliber hospitality

Please send resumes to: stacymp@geckohospitality.com