Associate Vice President - Financial Controller

About the company

Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) is a hotel group operating with a mission of "democratising the joy of travel". We focus on the affordable segments of the market economy to mid-market to cater to the next 100 million travellers who will experience the joy of travel over the next 10 years. We offer these guests a high-quality experience at an affordable price point, with a portfolio of 800+ hotels across 120+ cities.

We operate through multiple brands catering to different sub-segments:

Itsy (10001500)

Treebo and Treebo Premium (15003000)

Medalio, our newly launched affordable luxury brand (30006000 per night)

We are the most loved hotel chain in the affordable segment, with an average rating of 7.8/10

across independent review platforms and we are just getting started

About the role

Treebo Hospitality Ventures is seeking a high-caliber Chartered Accountant to lead the end-to-end finance function for our hotel operations. You will head accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, and process optimization. This role acts as a strategic business partner to drive cost efficiencies, implement bulletproof SOPs, protect margins, and scale a high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Finance Controls: Oversee end-to-end hotel accounting, internal audits, and financial reporting. Establish and implement robust internal controls and operational SOPs across all properties.

Profitability Cost Optimization: Conduct deep-dive profitability analysis. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify leakages, optimize operational costs, and drive unit economics.

Cash Flow Capital Management: Manage working capital, monitor cash runways, and oversee financial risk mitigation strategies.

Budgeting Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting exercises and rolling forecasts to accurately project operational performance.

Vendor Stakeholder Management: Direct vendor management, contract reviews, and commercial negotiations to unlock value.

Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and scale a high-velocity operational finance team.

What are we looking for -

Strictly CA Qualified with 78+ years of post-qualification experience.

Must have 23 years of experience as a Financial Controller or leading a core finance division.

Deeply preferred industry background: Hospitality, Hotels Resorts, FB/Cloud Kitchens, or high-volume Multi-unit Retail.

Exceptional analytical capability, negotiation skills, and a track record of driving process changes in fast-paced environments.