We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Operations Specialist to join our team in Southern Europe.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in accounting or finance, preferably within the hospitality, real estate, or multi-entity service sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements across multiple properties.
* Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and aligned with internal policies and local statutory requirements.
* Assist in tracking KPIs and providing variance analysis on operating results.
Financial Reporting
1. Financial Statement Preparation
* Review and analyze general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and accruals.
* Liaise with property-level staff or outsourced partners to verify data quality and financial accuracy.
Compliance & Controls
1. Regulatory Compliance
* Ensure adherence to local financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards in each operating country.
* Coordinate with local accountants, auditors, and legal advisers to ensure statutory filings and tax submissions are accurate and on time.
Financial Operations
1. Financial Close Process
* Support the monthly close process by reviewing financial statements, general ledger activity, and bank reconciliations.
Budgeting & Forecasting
1. Budget Development
* Support the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts for properties in the region.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
* Solid understanding of USALI and local GAAP in at least one Southern European market (e.g., Portugal, Spain, France or Italy).
* Demonstrated experience in statutory compliance, tax filings, and liaising with local accountants/auditors.
What We Offer
* A rare opportunity to help shape the finance function of a fast-growing hospitality business.
* A flexible and collaborative work environment where your input truly matters.
* Exposure to multiple European markets and a variety of accommodation models.