Assistant Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Director of Finance to support the financial operations of a boutique luxury hotel and restaurant in West Hollywood, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate reporting, guiding close activities, and helping ensure sound financial controls across the property. The ideal candidate brings hospitality finance experience and a hands-on approach to accounting oversight, analysis, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process by coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including transaction review, issue resolution, and maintenance of orderly payment and billing processes.

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership review, delivering clear and reliable reporting on business performance.

• Manage general ledger activity by monitoring account accuracy, posting adjustments, and maintaining proper documentation for all entries.

• Perform account reconciliations regularly to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and strengthen overall financial integrity.

• Review and approve journal entries to support accurate reporting and compliance with internal accounting standards.

• Assist with audit preparation by organizing records, responding to requests, and supporting the completion of financial statement reviews.

• Partner with operational leaders to monitor financial results, improve reporting accuracy, and reinforce effective fiscal controls.

• At least 2 years of finance or accounting experience within a hotel, restaurant, or broader hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities in a fast-paced operating business.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger processes, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and assist with audit-related documentation and reporting.
• Solid analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve accounting variances.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial reporting and analysis.