VP Controller

Vice President, Finance & Accounting – Hospitality Industry |

Overview - Relocation Available

A leading
hospitality organization
is seeking an accomplished
Vice President of Finance & Accounting
to lead its financial strategy, governance, and reporting.

Based near
Niece
, this executive will drive financial transformation, establish best-in-class internal controls, and support the company's continued growth across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of
  financial management
  , including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance.
• Develop and implement
  strong internal controls
  ,
  policies
  , and
  process improvements
  to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Lead
  M&A financial due diligence
  , deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration.
• Manage
  accounting system and ERP implementations
  , ensuring scalability and efficiency across global operations.
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver strategic financial insights supporting long-term planning and decision-making.
• Lead and mentor finance teams to build a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on all financial and operational matters.

Qualifications

• Recognized European accounting qualification
  , such as
  ACCA, ACA (ICAEW), Chartered Accountant (UK/Ireland), Expert-Comptable (France), Wirtschaftsprüfer (Germany)
  , or an
  equivalent designation to the U.S. CPA
  .
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics;
  MBA or Master's degree
  preferred.
• Public/private mix experience
  required, ideally beginning in a
  Big 4 or top-tier audit firm,
  followed by progressive corporate finance roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing
  internal controls
  ,
  financial processes
  , and
  governance frameworks
  .
• Proven track record in
  M&A
  ,
  financial integration
  , and
  systems implementation
  .
• Familiarity with
  U.S. GAAP
  (in addition to IFRS) is
  a plus
  .
• Background in the
  hospitality industry
  is
  preferred
  .
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive presence.
• Must be
  eligible to work in the European Union
  or hold
  EU citizenship
  .

Ideal Profile

A
strategic yet hands-on finance leader
, this individual combines the analytical rigor of Big 4 training with the operational insight of corporate finance leadership. They are process-driven, forward-thinking, and adept at building scalable systems and teams in a dynamic, international environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the financial future of a world-class hospitality organization headquartered near Nice.