Director of Corporate Accounting
Overview
Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a seasoned accounting leader to join their team as a Director of Corporate Accounting. Reporting directly to the SVP of Accounting and Finance and working closely with the CFO and CEO, this role offers significant impact in shaping the financial integrity of a growing hospitality company.
What You’ll Do
Lead all month-end close activities across a multi-entity organization, ensuring financial results are accurate, timely, and fully GAAP-compliant.
Direct the full scope of corporate accounting operations, including hotel inter-company billing, accounts receivable, cash application, and vendor invoice and expense report processing.
Own the preparation of multi-company consolidated financial statements, serving as the foundation for strategic decisions.
Architect and maintain a robust internal control environment, designing and implementing policies and procedures that balance control and efficiency.
Coordinate with hotel-level accounting teams to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with corporate standards.
Review and interpret complex management and operating agreements to ensure full compliance and proper reflection in financial statements.
Lead, develop, and inspire a team of corporate accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous growth through coaching and mentorship.
Participate in the annual budget process and monthly forecast cycles, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic planning.
Serve as a proactive strategic partner to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations to drive process improvement and support financial and operational goals.
Lead the annual external audit process end-to-end, preparing draft financial statements and supporting footnotes that meet auditor expectations and reflect the highest standards of financial disclosure.
What You’ll Bring
Executive-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work product and inspire strong performance from your team.
A professional who leads with integrity, acts within appropriate scope of authority, aligns with company objectives, and models the highest standards of conduct.
A continuous learner who stays current with evolving accounting standards, industry trends, and best practices, bringing that knowledge back to strengthen the organization.
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive managerial accounting experience, including demonstrated leadership of accounting teams.
Prior public accounting experience or hands-on exposure to complex, multi-entity accounting environments strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Active CPA certification required.