Director of Finance

Description

The Director of Finance is responsible for all activities related to budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and account reconciliation for operating and balance sheet accounts for our hotel location. This role directly oversees all accounting activities related to income auditing, cashiering, accounts payable processing, accounts receivable collection, tax compliance, payroll, and month‑end processing. Ensuring financial controls, accurate reporting, and profitability is a big job and not for the faint of heart, but you will not be alone.

This position is a high‑profile Executive Committee position.

• • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a finance leadership role, or a demonstrated history of progressive career growth (5+ years) in hotel finance or a comparable industry.
• • Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and reconciliation of operating and balance sheet accounts.
• • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and develop sound conclusions and solutions.
• • Demonstrated ability to define problems, gather and analyze information, establish facts, and make informed decisions in complex or unfamiliar situations.
• • Proven leadership and coaching capabilities, with a successful track record of developing, motivating, and cross‑training accounting professionals.
• • Ability to clearly and effectively present technical and financial information to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
• • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience leading meetings and delivering presentations.
• • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with POS/PMS systems and financial reporting tools.
• • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.
• • Provides leadership and strategic direction to the finance team, supporting professional development and performance excellence.
• • Thinks creatively and strategically to develop, execute, and implement business and financial strategies.
• • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and professionalism; leads by example and commands respect through confident leadership.
• • Serves as a key financial and operational partner to the executive team, influencing property‑wide decisions and driving results.
• • Maintains high performance under pressure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• • Oversees and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all finance and accounting functions, including daily and month‑end reporting, payroll, income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash and credit card management.
• • Leads and completes the full month‑end close process, including journal entries and accruals, cost of sales entries, balance sheet reconciliations, tax reporting, and profit performance analysis.
• • Develops and achieves financial goals by creating and executing the annual operating plan aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.