Head of Finance & Controller

Role Mission
We are seeking a dynamic Controller with deep expertise in U.S. corporate finance and tax law, who has partnered with private equity stakeholders to identify levers that improve performance and profitability. This leader will ensure accuracy and integrity across all financial operations while acting as a strategic partner in optimizing expenses, evolving systems, and shaping compensation and incentive strategies that align with company goals. The ideal candidate has “seen it before,” guiding companies from basic financial processes to sophisticated, scalable systems, scaling organizations, and building frameworks that enable confident decision-making at every level.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and ensure accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheets, P&L, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
• Lead the annual budget process, periodic forecasts, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights and recommendations that drive growth.
• Design and implement effective cost control measures and creative strategies for maximizing profitability.
• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to identify value-creation opportunities and support enterprise valuation goals.
• Manage and develop the finance team, modeling a humble, collaborative “we before me” approach with a positive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Develop, assess, and refine compensation structures, incentive plans, and performance-based rewards.
• Standardize financial documentation, reporting, and controls to meet best-in-class standards, leading the team to implement and sustain them.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash management, liquidity planning, foreign exchange processes, and hedging strategies.
• Lead the transition into accrual accounting, strengthening financial accuracy and forecasting capabilities.
• Assess and manage tax liabilities under U.S. tax law, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.
• Balance long-term financial strategy with hands-on operational execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, translating financial insights into clear, actionable decisions.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required).
• Proven experience as a Controller or senior finance leader, ideally within a family office or private equity-backed environment.
• Expertise in U.S. GAAP and U.S. tax law, with demonstrated success in compliance, reporting, and risk management.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, foreign exchange, and hedging strategies.
• Experience leading the evolution of financial operations, including implementing accrual accounting and scalable systems.
• Demonstrated success in building financial processes, standardizing reporting, and enabling growth.
• Charismatic yet humble leadership style with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to influence, inspire, and partner across the organization.
• Analytical mindset with adaptability and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Preference for candidates based in Miami, FL.

What Success Looks Like in 12 Months

• Financial reporting is streamlined, standardized, and trusted at all levels of the business.
• Budgeting and forecasting processes are clear, predictable, and tied directly to growth initiatives.
• Expense structures are optimized, with clear levers identified to improve margins and profitability.
• Compensation and incentive systems are designed and implemented, aligning team performance with company objectives.
• Stakeholders have confidence in reporting, controls, and growth strategy, with measurable progress toward increasing enterprise value.
• Treasury and cash management processes are refined, with effective hedging strategies ensuring strong liquidity and disciplined use of capital.
• The finance team is operating at a higher level under your leadership, with improved efficiency and alignment.
  
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience in the travel or hospitality industry.
• International accounting exposure and familiarity with multi-currency operations.
• Previous experience supporting an organization through M&A.

Closing Line
This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a fast-growing company, bringing both rigor and creativity to the role. If you are looking to make a lasting impact and thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, we would love to hear from you.