Director of Finance

Director of FinanceHot JobBest Western Plus Hood River Inn - Hood River, OR 97031OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category AccountingDescriptionDM Stevenson Ranch is a diversified organization managing a portfolio of hospitality, retail, and real estate businesses throughout the Columbia River Gorge and Central Oregon. Our family of companies includes the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn and Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn, two premier hospitality destinations known for exceptional guest experiences, as well as two well-known local restaurants, retail fuel operations, and commercial real estate investments. Across each of our businesses, we are guided by a shared commitment to excellence and creating meaningful experiences for our guests, employees, and communities. Through thoughtful stewardship and continued investment, DM Stevenson Ranch remains dedicated to building a lasting legacy throughout the region.Position Summary:DM Stevenson Ranch is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to serve as the company's senior accounting leader, overseeing all accounting and financial operations while providing strategic financial guidance across the organization. This is key leadership position responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing cash flow, overseeing accounting staff, and providing timely financial information to ownership. In addition, this position oversees the Human Resources Manager position. The Director of Finance is responsible for support of 3 companies (holding the above entities) including one parent real estate company, holding all related real estate. The Director of Finance reports to the company President, Chair of DMSR Board and the Hood River Inn General Manager, partnering and supporting strategic growth, operational excellence, and long-term financial success.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced managing accounting across multiple legal entities and business types.This is an onsite position based in Hood River, Oregon.Responsibilities Include:Financial Management Direct all accounting operations for multiple business entities.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Produce consolidated financial reports for ownership.Analyze operating results and identify opportunities to improve profitability.Develop annual budgets and forecasts.Monitor cash flow across all businesses.Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations.Summarizing of year end activities through financial reporting and submitting related reports to supporting CPA firm in preparation of income tax returns.Maintain and manage banking relationships. Support lender reporting requirements and financial covenant compliance.Conduct annual insurance reviews and renewals for all business lines and personnel with assistance from HR and G.M.Accounting Operations Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.Maintain fixed asset schedules.Oversee bank reconciliations and cash management.Bank transfers and general banking dutiesDevelop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and systems related to preparing financial statements, forecasting and analyzing cash flow, in support of administrative and managerial functions.Preparation of quarterly reports for Partners/Owners MeetingsThe Director of Finance 's office is the primary contact for outside IT support, working closely to approve equipment and software proposals, upgrades, maintenance, and repair.Project management required for necessary software upgrades for POS and PMS systems.Hospitality & Retail Accounting Monitor hotel revenue, occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and departmental profitability.Review restaurant food cost, beverage cost, labor percentages, and inventory controls.Oversee fuel inventory reconciliation, fuel margin reporting, lottery/tobacco accounting in addition to convenience store accounting needs.Ensure daily sales reporting and cash controls are accurate.Real Estate Accounting Manage accounting for commercial properties.Track tenant receivables and lease administration.Monitor CAM reconciliations and property operating expenses.Coordinate capital improvement accounting.Compliance Manage sales tax, lodging tax, payroll tax, fuel tax, real estate tax, and other regulatory filings.Provision of agency reports for licensing & registration (OLCC, OR Sec. of State, OR Dept. of Revenue, etc.)Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.Leadership Oversees Accounting and Human Resources Hire, train, mentor and supervise accounting personnel.Oversee Human Resources Manager positionBuild efficient accounting processes across all business units.Work closely with ownership and operations managers.Participate in strategic planning and business acquisitions.Assist ownership with financial modeling and investment analysis.Benefits Package Includes:$125,000 - $155,000 per year base salary with eligibility for bonus opportunities tied to individual and organizational performance.Paid Time Off: includes Vacation, Sick and HolidaysGreat medical, dental and vision benefits with generous company contributions included in benefits package.Options to enroll in FSA or HSA; employee contributions voluntarily based on health plan elected.Option to enroll into company 401k program after 1 year. Employer matching contribution on the first 4% of employee deferral election (subject to plan eligibility requirements, details provided separately).Company paid Term Life & AD&D Insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous Employee Discounts, including access to Best Western Employee Rates and Friends and Family Rates, Meal discounts at Riverside (onsite restaurant) and employee gas discounts.If you are ready to serve as the company's top accounting leader, provide strategic financial direction, and help guide the continued growth and success of a thriving regional organization, we would love to hear from you.How to Apply:Please apply online and upload your resume and references at . Under Info, click on Job Opportunities to navigate to our jobs portal.QualificationsBachelor's degree.Significant accounting experience.Previous experience as Director of Finance, Controller, Assistant Controller or higher.Experience with consolidating multiple companies.Hospitality, restaurant, retail, and commercial real estate accounting experience preferred.Experience with Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred.Experience with payroll, sales tax, and multi-state reporting.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience with accounting software such as Sage or similar ERP systems.Experience with payroll software such as Paycom.This position requires successful completion of a background check.Desired Skills:Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong leadership and communication abilities.Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.High level of integrity and confidentiality.Process improvement mindset.