Senior Director of Accounting
Atira Hotels
Senior Director of Accounting
Atira Hospitality is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to lead financial operations across a growing multi-entity platform, including Atira Hospitality. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strong cash management, and disciplined processes across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a hybrid accounting structure that includes outsourced bookkeeping and remote staff accountants. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and capable of building structure, driving accountability, and supporting growth.
Financial Oversight & Reporting
- Review, validate, and finalize monthly financial statements across all entities - Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper accruals in all financial reporting - Oversee outputs from Inn-Flow and internal accounting resources
Cash Management & Banking
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and funding across all entities - Oversee and approve wires, ACH payments, and intercompany transfers - Ensure all payroll, vendor, and operational obligations are funded on time
Accounts Payable & Controls
- Oversee AP processes, approvals, and payment prioritization - Establish and enforce internal controls for all disbursements - Ensure accuracy and discipline in vendor payments
Multi-Entity Accounting
- Oversee accounting for Atira Hospitality, PCA, and PLA (PCA and PLA requires minimal attention) - Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliations - Maintain and evolve Chart of Accounts to support growth
Team Leadership
- Lead and manage remote bookkeepers and outsourced accounting partners - Establish clear workflows, accountability, and performance expectations - Ensure timely and accurate execution across all accounting functions
Process Improvement & Scalability
- Build and improve accounting processes, workflows, and controls - Support onboarding of new properties and business growth - Strengthen financial infrastructure to support a scalable platform
Operational & Strategic Support
- Oversee property-level financial flows (funding, insurance, loans, etc.) - Provide leadership with financial insights, risks, and recommendations - Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency
What Success Looks Like
- Financials are accurate, reconciled, and delivered on time - Cash flow is proactively managed with no funding gaps - Strong processes and controls are in place across all entities - Accounting operations scale seamlessly with business growth - Leadership receives clear, actionable financial insights
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity oversight - Hospitality, property management, or multi-unit experience strongly preferred - Strong experience with financial systems - Experience managing remote teams and/or outsourced accounting partners - Strong understanding of cash management, AP controls, and financial reporting
Benefits
- Accident, critical medical supplement insurance - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Employee hotel room discount - Health insurance - Health savings account - Holiday pay - Life insurance - Long-term disability - Paid time off - Paid training - Professional development assistance - Vision insurance
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