Director of Finance And Administration

A premier luxury hospitality destination is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration to lead its accounting, finance, and administrative functions. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in daily operations.

Reporting to executive leadership, this individual will oversee all financial operations while supporting resort, retail, food & beverage, and ancillary business activities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, strong problem solver, and experienced hospitality finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and audits
• Oversee payroll, sales & use tax compliance, and internal controls
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury activities
• Supervise purchasing, receiving, inventory controls, and vendor relationships
• Support retail and food & beverage operations through financial analysis and operational oversight
• Coordinate with third-party IT providers and oversee administrative systems
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams
• Strong background in financial reporting, audits, payroll, and compliance
• Hospitality, resort, hotel, food & beverage, or retail industry experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on management style with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• CPA preferred