Area Director of Finance

Area Director of FinanceMaverick Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a high-performing Area Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across our Chicagoland portfolio.This is an opportunity for a hospitality finance leader who can connect the numbers to the business, influence decision-making, strengthen accountability, and drive financial performance.What You'll DoLead financial performance, accounting oversight, and financial controls across a multi-property portfolio.Oversee financial closing, reporting, bookkeeping, and accounting accuracy across designated properties and key corporate operations.Lead budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and pro formas for acquisitions and business opportunities.Turn financial results into clear insights, risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for Ownership and leadership.Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting and oversee management fee reporting and collection.Lead weekly accounting and financial performance meetings to drive accountability, priorities, and results.Partner with General Managers, property finance teams, Ownership, and corporate leadership to strengthen financial performance.Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost management, financial discipline, and overall portfolio performance.Who You AreA strategic hospitality finance leader with strong multi-property experience.Experience with M3 is required.Experienced in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, controls, and financial analysis.Comfortable developing pro formas and financial models and evaluating business opportunities.A business-minded leader who can translate financial data into action and results.Confident partnering with Ownership, senior leadership, and property operators.Highly analytical, proactive, and solutions oriented.A strong communicator who can make complex financial information simple, clear, and actionable.Accountable, collaborative, and committed to high standards of accuracy and integrity.United Service Companies is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it's about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of United Service Companies to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. United Service Companies also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team View phone number on click.appcast.io.