Assistant Director of Finance

Assistant Director of Finance: Rosewood Calistoga

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact. As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

As part of the Finance Division, this leadership role supports the overall financial strategy, operational excellence, and compliance of the hotel. Reporting to the Director of Finance Business Partner, the Assistant Director of Finance collaborates with department leaders and corporate stakeholders to ensure financial integrity, drive performance, and support long-term growth.

As Assistant Director of Finance, you will oversee the daily operations of the Accounting function while supporting strategic financial leadership. You will ensure that all financial controls, books, records, and reporting are accurate, compliant, and aligned with Rosewood policies and regulatory requirements.

This role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and operational decision-making, while also leading and developing a high-performing finance team.

Financial Leadership

• Support the development of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term vision.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, including payroll and overhead expense planning.
• Perform monthly financial analysis and report insights to senior leadership.
• Identify business opportunities and drive profitability.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee accounting operations to ensure compliance with hotel procedures and internal controls.
• Manage timelines for monthly reporting and ensure accuracy of journals, ledgers, and reconciliations.
• Review expense reports, payroll records, and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis.

Controls, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure all financial records and supporting documentation are accurate and properly maintained.
• Safeguard company assets including cash, contracts, and financial systems.
• Prepare for internal and external audits.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and monitor daily cash balances.
• Ensure deposits, payments, and reconciliations are handled accurately.

Team & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse and capable finance team.
• Foster a positive work environment and high engagement.
• Support recruitment, training, and succession planning.
• Model Rosewood's culture, vision, and values.

Could This Be You?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a finance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Demonstrated business acumen and analytical capability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience with hotel accounting systems and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking ability.

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitment to honoring the history, culture, and geography of our destinations. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for growth, inclusion, and development through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $114,000 annually. This is the pay range for this position that the company reasonably expects to pay. This position also may be eligible for bonuses. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on several factors, such as experience, type of experience, location, and education.

Rosewood Hotel Group, a privately owned company, is one of the world's leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups. It encompasses four brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®; upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resorts; Asaya, an integrated well-being concept; and Carlyle & Co., a modern and progressive private members clubs. Its combined hotel portfolio consists of more than 42 properties in 20 countries with nearly 30 new properties currently under development. The group's foundation is its commitment to "Relationship Hospitality", a belief that true hospitality springs from the nurturing and building of strong and lasting relationships with fellow associates, guests, partners and the communities in which its hotels operate. By doing so, Rosewood Hotel Group strives to become the industry leader in delivering the true meaning of hospitality.