Director of Finance

Bunkhouse Valle de Guadalupe is a luxury lifestyle resort located in the heart of Mexico wine country. The resort spans over 1 km, featuring well-appointed guestrooms and suites, a restaurant with roof terrace, a pool, and more than 50,000 sqm of vineyards with a proprietary wine brand.

• Responsible for the financial functions in the hotel, working closely with the General Manager, Ownership, and Corporate office to ensure accurate reports are submitted on time.
• Manage general ledger reconciliation, monthly and quarterly sales tax filings, timely monthly financials, balance sheet analysis, year‑end closings, and budgets.
• Create and instill policy, procedure, and internal financial controls and compliance.
• Lead the Finance Department and collaborate with the property management team to identify and capitalize on opportunities to maximize revenues, reduce expenses, and achieve business goals.
• Ensure internal controls are compliant with all local and international financial regulations, safeguarding company assets and investments.

• Experience working as a Controller in Mexico, with knowledge of operating an internationally branded hotel related to hotel operations, finances, legal compliance, and GDPR applicability to guest and personnel matters.
• Previous opening hotel experience in a senior Finance manager role preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive combined experience in the hotel or hospitality organization, including at least 3 years in a leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, or applicable role).
• Experience in Food & Beverage Finance; prior finance leadership experience in hotels with multiple Food & Beverage outlets required.
• Proficiency in IFRS, GAAP, and USALI accounting standards.
• Experience managing hotel pre‑opening budgets and renovation budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing accounting procedures.
• Must speak English and Spanish; additional language proficiency is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in the Valle de Guadalupe region or familiarity with the region is a plus.
• Prior “Lifestyle” hotel experience preferred.
• Business acumen and forward‑thinking approach to analyzing business levels, proposing cost‑cutting initiatives and scheduling efficiencies, short‑ and long‑term goal planning, budgeting, forecasting, profit/loss analysis, and capital projects.
• Efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with Ownership, Corporate, hotel management, employees, clients, vendors, and the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively and calmly handle challenges in the workplace, proposing corrective solutions when identifying challenges.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financials and other presentations confidently in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and be present as required by business demand levels.
• Proficient in computer systems including Microsoft Suite and hospitality systems such as hotel accounting software, payroll systems, purchasing/inventory platforms, PMS, and POS.
• Legal authorization to work in Mexico.
• Knowledgeable with all Mexico applicable regulations and legislation regarding employment legislation and financial reporting.