Director of Finance

As Director of Finance , you will be a trusted strategic partner to the General Manager and hotel leadership team, turning financial insight into stronger performance, greater profitability, and long‑term success. You will lead all accounting and finance functions, safeguard robust internal controls, ensure compliance with company policies and brand standards, and deliver timely, accurate reporting that drives confident decisions. This role is perfect for you if you enjoy: Combining strategic vision with hands‑on financial leadership. Turning financial insights into opportunities that improve efficiency and performance. Developing accounting talent and collaborating across departments to achieve revenue and profit goals. Job Duties and Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Business Partnership Advise the General Manager and leadership team on financial performance, profitability, and business strategy. Lead budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial plans supporting occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and GOP goals. Partner with operational leaders to control costs, improve efficiencies, and achieve financial objectives. Accounting, Reporting & Compliance Oversee accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll review, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and reconciliations. Deliver accurate, timely financial statements, owner reports, cash flow reporting, and supporting analyses. Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, brand standards, regulations, audits, and tax requirements. Leadership & Financial Operations Monitor cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, capital expenditures, reserves, and future cash needs. Recruit, coach, and develop the accounting team through clear accountability, cross‑training, and succession planning. Present financial insights to ownership and corporate leadership to support sound operational decisions. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years in financial leadership, or comparable progressive hotel finance experience. Required experience: Full service hotels, 400+ keys, 40,000sqft meeting/event space, F&B, union environment experience Extensive background in budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, account reconciliation, and strong analytical skills for data interpretation and problem-solving. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, POS/PMS systems, and proven leadership and communication abilities for team development and presentations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aimbridge Hospitality