Overview

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.

Responsibilities

- 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.

Qualifications

- 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 adaptable 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.

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