Accounting Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will feature 95 keys and 25 branded residential homes, 8 distinct F&B outlets, all thoughtfully designed to reflect a contemporary interpretation of the Dominican Republic’s natural beauty. Wellness will be a defining pillar of the property, delivering a holistic experience that harmonizes with the natural environment while enhancing overall wellbeing through the restorative power of nature. The sustainable luxury destination is located on a 60-acre (24 hectare) site along the pristine beachfront of Playa Esmeralda in northeastern Dominican Republic, along the southern shores of Samaná Bay. A site of breathtaking natural beauty, Tropicalia is home to a diverse ecosystem of white-sand beaches; crystalline, aquamarine water and coral reefs; mountains, forests, mangroves, lagoons and rivers; a working coconut plantation; and an organic farm.

About the Role

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our pre-opening team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position will oversee daily accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records and support timely financial reporting while ensuring compliance with Four Seasons policies, internal controls and applicable Dominican accounting and tax requirements.

What You Will Do

• Manage daily accounting operations, including the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, cashiering and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in pre-opening activities, including the implementation and testing of financial systems, development of accounting procedures, creation of the chart of accounts and establishment of internal controls.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring that journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and financial reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Review balance-sheet accounts and supporting schedules, investigate discrepancies and ensure the timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, forecasts and other analyses for the Director of Finance and hotel leadership.
• Ensure that all revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are recorded accurately and supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Monitor Accounts Payable processes, including invoice matching, payment preparation, supplier reconciliations and adherence to established payment terms.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, credit and collection activities and ensure the accurate reconciliation of guest, group, residence and other accounts.
• Support payroll accounting and reconciliation in collaboration with People and Culture and the Payroll team.
• Assist with statutory, tax and regulatory reporting, including required submissions to the Dominican tax and government authorities.
• Maintain compliance with Four Seasons financial policies, segregation-of-duties requirements, local regulations and applicable accounting standards.
• Support internal, external, ownership and regulatory audits by preparing schedules, documentation and responses to audit requests.
• Maintain accurate fixed-asset records and support the control, capitalization and reconciliation of pre-opening and capital expenditures.
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach and develop Accounting employees, promoting accuracy, accountability, collaboration and the Golden Rule.
• Partner with operational departments to strengthen financial understanding, improve controls and resolve accounting-related questions.

What You Bring

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. Professional accounting certification is preferred.
• A minimum of three to five years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including previous supervisory or management responsibility. Luxury-hospitality experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting, financial reporting, balance-sheet reconciliations, internal controls, taxation and audit processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial-management systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP platform is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and working proficiency in English are required, along with excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent training and professional-development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth within Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Employee travel program, including complimentary and discounted stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide, subject to program eligibility.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Complimentary employee meals while on duty.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment built on mutual respect, collaboration and the Golden Rule.

Schedule & Hours

• This is a full-time position.
• The primary schedule will be during regular business hours; however, flexibility to work evenings, weekends or public holidays may be required during month-end and year-end closings, audits, inventories and other business-critical periods.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the Dominican Republic.

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is committed to providing an inclusive workplace in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience and business requirements, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law.