Assistant Director of Finance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance in overseeing all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and income audit.
• Aid in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ensure accurate and timely close of financial periods.
• Maintain oversight of performance metrics and assist in preparing forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for the hotel and other shared services within the hospitality collection.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and applicable regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with department heads to review financial performance, control costs, and support operational decisions.
• Regularly reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and other financial documents.
• Manage cash flow and banking relationships as needed.
• Support the preparation and execution of internal and external audits.
• Train and supervise accounting staff, promoting accuracy, efficiency, and professional development.
• Collaborate with the procurement and operations teams to monitor inventory controls and purchasing practices.
• Aid in strategic financial planning initiatives to drive hotel profitability and growth.
• Stay current on hospitality finance trends and accounting best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality finance or accounting, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or hospitality finance certification a plus.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems, PMS (e.g., Opera), POS, and hotel-specific software platforms.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Oracle, Sun, or similar platforms).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible but requires regular availability during standard business hours.

Benefits

Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.