Assistant Director of Finance

About the role

The Assistant Director of Finance will oversee all accounting and finance duties, ensuring the consistency and accuracy of financial reporting and accounting functions. This role supports the Director of Finance in achieving financial goals, operational efficiencies, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and finance duties, including full-cycle month-end close, preparation of financial statements, complex account analysis and reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy across all financial reporting, develop and document system controls, standard operating procedures, and continuously improve business processes.
• Support the implementation and upgrades of front-of-house systems impacting financial reporting and operations.
• Aid in planning, recruiting, and hiring of the property's finance and accounting team.
• Supervise, manage, and mentor accounting staff, providing technical guidance, professional development, and performance evaluations.
• Manage payroll entries, coordinate with HR and payroll providers, and support year-end audits and other compliance requirements.
• Monitor budget compliance, support cost control measures, and assist in training operational leaders on financial management practices and tools.
• Ensure legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured; comply with all statutory and fiscal reporting obligations, including any relevant governmental permits and licenses.
• Assist the Director of Finance in maintaining hotel compliance with all regulatory requirements, contracts, leases, tax filings, and legal obligations.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Director of Finance or senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least two years in a hotel or hospitality setting and one to two years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of hotel accounting principles, including full-cycle month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.
• Proficient in accounting systems and hotel property management systems (e.g., Opera, SunSystems, M3, BirchStreet, or similar).
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls; experience with audit preparation and financial compliance practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly.
• Educated leadership and team management abilities, including experience training, mentoring, and evaluating accounting staff.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling; strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Discretion, professionalism, and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and interdepartmental functions to support effective financial decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including tax, labor, and licensing laws.