Financial Controller | Horseshoe Bay Resort

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