Finance Manager

Our client, a Global Hospitality Investment firm is looking for a Finance Manager that will play a critical role in managing and scaling the financial operations of a global hospitality investment firm. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, focusing on financial accounting, operational finance, cash flow management, and investor support — not just tax compliance.

They’re looking for a dynamic, intellectually curious finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting and FP&A, capable of understanding the day-to-day mechanics of running an investment and asset management platform. This person will help leadership make smarter decisions around capital allocation, operating costs, headcount planning, and investor engagement.

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements for the management company and investment entities.

• Ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS as applicable).

• Develop and improve financial reporting processes, systems, and controls as the company scales.

Cash Flow & Operational Finance:

• Own cash flow modeling and forecasting for the management company and investment vehicles.

• Analyze revenue streams from asset management, acquisitions, and advisory activities to improve predictability and efficiency.

• Actively identify cost-saving opportunities across the business and support expense optimization initiatives.

• Partner with leadership on headcount planning to ensure new hires are accretive and “self-funding.”

• Support scenarios around payment timing, working capital management, and liquidity planning.

FP&A & Strategic Support:

• Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.

• Provide leadership with ongoing financial insights to support decision-making on growth initiatives and new investments.

• Support capital raising efforts, including:

  • Preparing financial materials for investors

  • Assisting in investor reporting and performance analysis

  • Responding to financial due diligence requests

• Collaborate with investment and asset management teams to understand underlying performance drivers.

Tax Coordination & Advisory Support:

• Serve as the internal point of contact with external CPA and tax advisors.

• Coordinate information, schedules, and documentation required for tax filings.

• Review tax-related deliverables and ask informed questions around structure and tax planning strategies.

• Ensure leadership is aware of tax implications when making strategic and operational decisions — without being responsible for filing returns.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Background in audit, forensic accounting, FP&A, or transaction services (Big 4 experience strongly preferred).

• CPA designation required or strongly preferred.

• Experience in real estate, hospitality, private equity, or investment management is a plus.

• Strong financial accounting and reporting foundation with working tax knowledge.

• Experience analyzing and managing cash flow dynamics in an operating or investment platform.

• Self-starter mentality with strong business acumen — someone who thinks like an owner, not a back-office bookkeeper.

• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and external investors.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced financial accounting and analysis

• Cash flow modeling and working capital management

• Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (experience with BI tools is a plus)

• Investor communication and presentation skills

• Ability to connect financial data to operational impact

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability