Accounting Manager

About the Company

KAIA is a portfolio of luxury outdoor resorts set in beautiful natural landscapes, built around connection to people, place, and a deeper sense of purpose. Each KAIA destination feels alive, shaped by its surroundings, and defined by local stories and culture.

KAIA Koh Phangan is a beachfront luxury tented resort where nature, wellness, and shared connection come together through movement, ritual, and dining. KAIA Koh Phangan is owned and operated by Bound and Beyond.

We are building a team of people who value presence, care, and genuine human connection. Whether behind the scenes or guest facing, every role contributes to creating an environment that feels thoughtful, welcoming, and connected to its surroundings.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations across both pre-opening and resort operations at KAIA Koh Phangan. This role is responsible for building strong financial foundations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, supporting business performance, and helping create systems and processes that enable thoughtful and sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Support setup of financial reporting structures, accounting policies, controls, and operational procedures for pre-opening.
• Assist implementation of accounting systems and integration with PMS, POS, and inventory platforms.
• Establish financial workflows, approval processes, reporting structures, and support pre-opening budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking.
• Coordinate with internal teams, project stakeholders, and Corporate Finance; participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of Finance team members.
• Oversee interim Purchasing and Receiving processes for OS&E and FF&E, including procurement coordination, delivery tracking, documentation, and inventory control.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end closing, bank reconciliations, cash flow, payment processing, and general ledger functions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cost control initiatives, and provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.
• Coordinate audit activities and ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Lead, guide, and develop Finance team members while fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and collaboration; support sustainability initiatives and responsible financial practices across the resort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Native Thai speaking and able to professional in English.
• Hospitality, resort, or luxury lifestyle experience preferred; pre-opening experience is a strong advantage.