Director of Finance
About Our Property
Come experience our culture of CARE at The DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea! Our Hotel boasts 180 guest rooms and suites, over 1,200 square feet of event space and two outlets including Pendulum Pub! The DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea features an ideal location, 2 miles from Boston Logan Airport across from the New England FBI Headquarters, 5 miles away from downtown Boston, and within walking distance of the MBTA Silver Line and commuter rail station. Find out today what a career at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea with Pyramid Hotel Group can mean for you!
What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do
The Director of Finance is a key strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing the financial health and performance of the DoubleTree by Hilton Chelsea. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with brand and ownership standards, and effective financial planning to support the hotel's operational and strategic goals. The Director of Finance partners closely with the General Manager, department leaders, ownership representatives, and brand resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to maximize profitability.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard hotel assets.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards, local/state/federal regulations, and ownership requirements.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all financial data.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
- Lead annual budget creation and monthly forecasting processes.
- Provide analysis and insights on revenue, expenses, labor, and operational KPIs.
- Partner with department heads to support accurate forecasting and cost control.
- Collaborate with operational departments to ensure financial awareness and best practices.
- Review and approve department budgets, purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests.
- Conduct financial performance reviews with departmental leaders.
- Ensure compliance with cash-handling procedures and audit requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance/accounting team.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment focused on accuracy and integrity.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and training for all finance functions.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of hotel finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, hotel accounting, and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with Hilton systems preferred (OnQ, HotSOS, BirchStreet, etc.).
- Proven ability to analyze financial data and translate insights into operational recommendations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Compensation
$90,000 – $110,000