Director of Finance

Property Description Located in the heart of Century City, this newly reimagined luxury hotel is undergoing a full transformation ahead of its anticipated late-2026 debut. Designed to bring a fresh perspective to modern, understated luxury in Los Angeles, the hotel will feature approximately 360 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites, a lively lobby bar, a signature restaurant, outdoor pool, bar, and lounge with sweeping city views—creating a vibrant destination for both travelers and locals. Overview An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality finance leader to open and lead Century City Hotel, a newly reimagined luxury hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Currently undergoing a complete transformation, the property will redefine modern luxury and sophistication in one of the city’s most dynamic and prestigious neighborhoods. Scheduled to reopen in late 2026, the hotel will feature approximately 350–400 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant lobby bar, a signature three-meal restaurant, and a pool, bar, and lounge with panoramic city views—creating a destination for both travelers and locals alike. This is a fast-moving, hands‑on Director of Finance opportunity, offering a rare chance to play a key role in shaping the hotel’s financial foundation from pre‑opening through stabilization. Working in close partnership with an engaged ownership group and Davidson, the Director of Finance will bring the ownership vision to life through disciplined financial strategy, operational partnership, and a Forbes Five‑Star–caliber mindset. Responsibilities The Director of Finance will lead all financial operations for the property, with a strong emphasis on pre‑opening, transition, and opening execution. From day one, this role will focus on building a strong financial infrastructure to support a successful reopening. Key responsibilities include establishing financial controls, managing pre‑opening accounting and books, and quickly engaging in budgeting and forecasting processes. The Director of Finance will partner closely with operations, ownership, and corporate teams to manage timelines, critical paths, and opening milestones. This role will also be responsible for standing up the finance department, including interviewing, hiring, and developing a high‑performing team. While support will be provided, success in this role requires a highly organized, proactive leader who can move quickly, take ownership, and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment. Lead and oversee all financial operations, including pre‑opening, opening, and stabilization phases Establish and maintain pre‑opening books, ensuring accurate tracking of all project‑related expenses Develop and execute budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, with immediate engagement in budget development Build and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive profitability strategies Partner closely with operations and ownership to align financial goals with overall business strategy Manage project timelines, critical paths, and key opening milestones in collaboration with Davidson and ownership Recruit, hire, and develop the finance team, building a strong and scalable department from the ground up Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support decision‑making Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in a finance leadership role within the hospitality industry, with pre‑opening and/or transition experience strongly preferred Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in a fast‑paced environment Experience building or restructuring finance departments and implementing financial systems and controls Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines Excellent financial analysis and reporting capabilities Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, developing, and leading teams Proficiency in financial systems and software Exceptional communication and presentation skills Experience in the Los Angeles market is a plus Benefits Davidson Hospitality Group is an award‑winning, full‑service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families. Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage Dental & Vision Coverage 24/7 Teledoc service Free Maintenance Medications Pet Insurance Hotel Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 401K Match Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other. EEO AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify. #LI-MH1 Salary Range USD $185,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr