Director of Finance - Pre-opening

Director of Finance (Pre-Opening) - Sailing Club Signature Ha Long
Sailing Club Leisure Group is opening Sailing Club Signature Ha Long, a new marina-front lifestyle resort with hotel rooms, condo residences, private pool villas and signature F&B venues. Soft Opening is set for April 2027.
The ideal candidate will build the finance and accounting function from the ground up, establishing systems, controls and reporting ahead of opening across hotel, condotel and villa revenue streams and multiple F&B outlets. You will own the pre-opening budget, the annual budgeting process in line with Group guidelines, statutory compliance, and financial system integration with the property's PMS/POS.
Responsibilities
Set up the Chart of Accounts, finance SOPs and internal control framework ahead of opening
Select and configure the accounting system and its integration with the PMS/POS across Hotel (90 keys), Condo (47 keys) and Villa (105 keys) segments
Prepare and monitor the pre-opening budget and cash flow, including pre-opening CAPEX/OPEX tracking
Lead the property's contribution to the Group's annual budgeting cycle in line with the SCLG Budget Guideline & Timeline
Establish purchasing and procurement policy, approval matrices and vendor onboarding processes
Complete statutory registrations: business licence conditions, tax registration, e-invoicing and any FDI/investment reporting requirements
Plan working capital and funding requirements for pre-opening ramp-up and initial months of operation
Liaise with banks, auditors, insurers and Group Finance on treasury, audit and reporting matters
Set up cost control frameworks across rooms, F&B, spa/gym and villa/condo owner-relations billing
Prepare financial materials and KPIs for ownership/BOD budget review meetings
Transition from pre-opening budget tracking to monthly operating P&L and forecasting, and hand over to the steady-state finance team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Minimum 8-10 years of finance experience in hospitality, with pre-opening or new-build project experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), tax regulations and statutory compliance
Experience with hotel PMS/POS systems and their integration with accounting platforms
Fluent English required; Vietnamese preferred
Strong analytical and budgeting skills across multiple revenue streams, with experience presenting to ownership/BOD
High attention to internal controls and statutory compliance in a new-build environment
Location: Ha Long / Quảng Ninh (with coordination with Corporate Finance)
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