Head of Finance, Hospitality

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Hotels Done Differently

Reports to the General Manager, the position is exempt.

Hotels done differently. We ensure our hotels are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated, elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve. Our hotel is a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities where we operate.

Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Hotel Heron offers guests the opportunity to see Old Town from a new vista. With Washington, DC just minutes away, Hotel Heron acts as a beacon just across the river, inviting travelers to explore beyond the National Mall and Monuments to discover a city ripe for its new renaissance. Originally opened in 1926 as the George Mason Hotel, the property has been thoughtfully reimagined through an adaptive reuse that pairs the historic inn with an adjacent new building housing modern event spaces and elevated guest rooms. Today, Hotel Heron is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of distinctive, independently spirited hotels. This chic 134‑room hotel is home to a signature ground‑floor restaurant serving hearth‑inspired Mid‑Atlantic cuisine, a cozy craft cocktail bar hidden in the heart of the hotel, and an open‑air seasonal rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the Potomac. Elevated amenities include a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center and meeting spaces designed for socializing, co‑working, creating, eating, drinking, and relaxing. The hotel brings together world travelers and neighbors alike while showcasing Alexandria’s rich legacy and knack for innovation through thoughtful touches from local businesses and artisans.

The hotel is managed by Aparium Hotel Group. Founded in 2011, Aparium is driven by the belief that all hospitality experiences should be fueled by the poetics of their surroundings and was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. Recognized by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards as a leading hotel brand, Aparium is known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.

Your experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science in balancing a hotel’s financial responsibilities with the importance of engaged and valued hotel staff. You know the ins and the outs of every accounting position in your office and are willing to jump in the trenches and find solutions to improving the process. We believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from, and take pride in who we serve. We are in search of a diverse leader for the role of Director of Finance, who will lead the accounting and finance responsibilities of the hotel. This position is responsible for promoting and adhering to GAAP compliance, alignment with the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts, and implementing human resources practices. It is crucial this role position themselves as the go‑to person in the hotel for support, coaching, and education on company accounting and employment processes, procedures, and practices. The Director of Finance reports to the General Manager, collaborates closely with their peers who are the Executive Committee, and the Aparium Finance team in achieving financially sound and strategic business decisions.

Reinforce the company's Art + Science ideologies to ensure the experiences of translocal hospitality, intuitive service, and collaboration are implemented and modeled by yourself and every leader of the hotel

Lead and be responsible for the accounting and finance procedures, practices, and policies for the hotel, ensuring the execution and of all accounting tasks and required deadlines are achieved

Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the hotel; working collaboratively to establish and recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the Hotel.

Develop and implement procedures and necessary training to promote the efficient, effective, and timely completion of accounting activities by property accountants and managers, and those responsible for cash handling

Provide financial analysis as required from Aparium key stakeholders; and readily collaborate with EVP of Finance, VP of Finance, GM on hotel financial goals through reports and advising; responsible for tracking and preparing cash flow statements

Administer, maintain, and enforce legal and finance compliance initiatives, policies, and procedures (including SOX, PCI, and other legal financial reporting); and ensure adherence to Aparium policies and procedures and all applicable laws.

Oversee the hotel’s financial reporting and records management; coordinate and liaise with internal and external audits, prepare reports required by regulatory agencies; Ensure Hotel Management Agreement compliance, which includes negotiating, administering, and monitoring contracts with hotel’s vendors, being a liaison to hotel owners, other hotel departments, and assist with the finance department and hotel‑related issues

Advise management of tax code revisions and desirable operational adjustments; ensure timely payment and file all federal, state & local sales taxes & fees, payroll, and vendor invoices; and of course, safeguard hotel resources, assets, and risk management assessments

Actively participate in the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and motivating team members to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops a future talent for succession planning

Role model the company’s open‑door policy and employee engagement practices, which makes the hotel a great place to work; Demonstrates a passion for “being in the know” by spending time in departments, attending shift briefings or department meetings; values input and experiences of others that creates additional insight to uncover deeper issues that need to be addressed or removed as a barrier to implementation

Comfortable in being a “general” in identifying strategic needs, yet can be a “soldier” to ensure the implementation of a strategic plan is implemented

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting and finance management experience; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality is preferred though not required if you have years of proven experience

Background in hotel accounting would be great so you understand the intricacies and vernacular of hotel accounting, specifically AHLA Uniform System of Accounts

Willing to work a flexible schedule as sometimes “month‑end” responsibilities and tasks need extra attention to ensure accuracy

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from, and take pride in who we serve.