Head of Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

As our portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Head of Accounting & Finance to lead our corporate accounting function, strengthen financial processes, and help support the next phase of our company's growth.

Position Overview

The Head of Accounting & Finance will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions across the company's portfolio of managed hotels and related entities.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong foundation in accounting, financial controls, cash management, and multi-entity financial reporting, combined with the ability to provide meaningful financial insight to ownership and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on financial leader who can manage the details of the accounting operation while taking a broader view of the business. This individual will lead and develop our corporate accounting team, improve reporting and operational efficiencies, and work closely with hotel operations and executive leadership to support financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee all corporate and hotel-level accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
• Ensure the timely preparation of accurate monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and supporting financial reports for each hotel and related business entity.
• Maintain consistent accounting practices, financial policies, and internal controls throughout the portfolio.
• Oversee accounting for multiple ownership entities, intercompany transactions, and related financial activities.
• Coordinate year-end financial reporting, audits, and tax preparation with external accounting and advisory firms.

Financial Management & Analysis

• Manage cash flow reporting, bank reconciliations, treasury functions, and cash management across the hotel portfolio.
• Oversee annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and ongoing financial performance analysis.
• Analyze hotel financial results, identify meaningful variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Prepare financial information and reports for ownership groups, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Support financing, refinancing, capital projects, acquisitions, and development initiatives through financial analysis, reporting, and due diligence.
• Monitor financial reporting obligations and compliance with applicable loan agreements.

Leadership & Operational Support

• Lead, mentor, and develop the corporate accounting team while establishing clear expectations, accountability, and professional growth opportunities.
• Serve as a key financial resource to hotel general managers, operations leadership, and the executive team.
• Improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, financial controls, and overall departmental efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement accounting technology, reporting systems, and process improvements to support the company's growth.
• Work closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including demonstrated leadership of an accounting team.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing financial reporting across multiple businesses, operating locations, or legal entities.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a growing, entrepreneurial organization with multiple competing priorities.
• A hands-on leadership style, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Previous experience in hospitality, hotel management, real estate, or another multi-location operating business.
• Experience overseeing accounting functions for multiple ownership and operating entities.
• Familiarity with hospitality accounting practices, hotel financial reporting, and related technology platforms.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, financing transactions, lender reporting, and capital projects.
• Prior experience as a Corporate Controller, Director of Accounting, VP of Finance, or similar senior financial leader.