Chief Financial Officer
Strategic financial architect for luxury hospitality and resort real estate
SKHAI is a growing luxury real estate development company creating exceptional villa communities and managed residences across Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean. Our portfolio spans premium developments in Phuket, Koh Samui, Bali, Mykonos, and Ibiza. We deliver world-class properties to discerning international investors and lifestyle buyers seeking their place in paradise.
This senior leadership role is tailored for a former Big-4 trained, publicly listed or boutique luxury developer CFO seeking high-impact, flexible engagement with one of Asia’s fastest-growing luxury developers.
What we're looking for
We seek an exceptionally high-caliber CFO with deep expertise in luxury hospitality and resort real estate in Thailand to serve as the strategic financial architect for SKHAI’s growth.
This role is distinct from operational accounting, we need a visionary strategist who can balance bold expansion plans with prudent risk management in volatile tourism sectors. The ideal candidate brings a polished executive demeanor to engage ultra-luxury stakeholders and international partners, while remaining adaptable and hands-on for fast-paced island operations.
Unwavering ethics and a stellar reputation in real estate circles are essential.
Your day-to-day
- Serve as the lead financial strategist for luxury villa developments, hotel resorts, and managed residences in Phuket, Koh Samui, and future projects in Bali, Mykonos, and Ibiza
- Develop and refine advanced project-finance models tailored to luxury real estate including DCF with presale waterfalls, Argus for villa phasing, and yield projections for hotel-managed units
- Manage treasury operations, seasonal cash-flow forecasting accounting for peak tourism impacts, and currency hedging for THB/IDR/USD/EUR for international buyers
- Establish robust financial controls, risk frameworks covering construction delays and tourism volatility, and ESG compliance for sustainable luxury developments
- Collaborate with legal on land acquisition due diligence, off-plan sales contracts, and hospitality JV agreements
- Elevate the in-house finance team through mentoring and process automation
Requirements
- 15+ years in finance, including 7+ years as CFO or SVP Finance for a luxury real estate or hospitality developer with projects valued at USD 10-30M+
- Mastery of Argus Enterprise/Developer for luxury villa modeling, plus Excel-based waterfalls for promote structures in hospitality JVs
- Experience with hospitality REITs or hotel asset listings on SET; prior BOI-approved projects highly valued
- Big-4 background (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG) in real estate advisory, transaction services, or hospitality deals
- CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification; MBA in Finance required
- Native English proficiency for investor pitches, contracts, and board materials; French is a plus
What we offer
- High-impact senior leadership role with significant strategic influence
- Flexible engagement structure tailored to your preferences
- Opportunity to shape the financial architecture of a rapidly growing luxury developer
- Work across multiple premium destinations including Thailand, Bali, and the Mediterranean
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Direct collaboration with founders and executive team
Why SKHAI?
Join SKHAI as the strategic financial architect behind one of Asia’s fastest-growing luxury real estate developers. You’ll drive capital deployment for island-based luxury projects across some of the world’s most desirable destinations. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned executive seeking meaningful impact with flexibility, working alongside a dynamic team building the future of luxury living.