Director of Finance

Experience & Education

• 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.
• 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
• Previous hotel accounting leadership experience required

• 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