Regional Director of Finance

Property Description

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results-driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States. As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals. Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Overview

Make an Impact at Scale

Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives on influencing performance across a portfolio? As a Regional Director of Finance , you'll serve as the trusted advisor to the Regional Vice President of Operations, shaping financial strategy, driving results, and elevating performance across multiple properties.

This is more than a traditional finance role-you'll be a key partner to operations, a mentor to on-property finance leaders, and a driver of accountability, insight, and growth across the region.

Remote role with a preference to be based in the Pacific time zone; Mountain or Central time zones will be considered with the ability to support Pacific time zone business hours. Occasional travel required for corporate and regional meetings, property visits, and other business needs.
What You'll Do
Lead Financial Performance

• Provide strategic financial guidance to property and regional leadership teams.
• Review and analyze financial statements, turning data into actionable insights that drive results.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful reporting across all properties.

Own the Numbers

• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to timelines.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure a high standard of financial integrity.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, USALI, and company accounting standards.

Drive Planning & Forecasting

• Partner with teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and capital plans that align with business goals.
• Leverage market trends, operational insight, and data to build realistic, strategic projections.
• Hold teams accountable to deadlines and performance expectations.

Strengthen Financial Operations

• Provide oversight of core accounting functions including cash management, AP/AR, payroll, and audits.
• Ensure strong internal controls and operational discipline across all properties.
• Optimize the use of financial systems and tools, providing training and guidance where needed.

Build & Develop High-Performing Teams

• Lead, coach, and develop a network of Directors of Finance
• Partner with General Managers to support performance, accountability, and growth.
• Play a key role in hiring, onboarding, and developing top finance talent.

Be a Strategic Partner

• Collaborate closely with the Regional Vice President and leadership team to support key initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, streamline processes, and enhance performance.
• Actively participate in property visits, meetings, and presentations-bringing financial clarity to every conversation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally within hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and balance sheet management.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and USALI.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop teams across multiple locations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to operate at a strategic level while staying close to the business. You'll have visibility, influence, and the ability to make a tangible impact across a growing portfolio-while developing future finance leaders along the way.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.