Head of Finance (Full-Time)

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Director of Finance
A&G Full Time Senior Management Santa Monica, CA, US

PROPERTY :

Shore Hotel
Director of Finance (Shared Services)
Accounting
Exempt, Full Time, Regular
General Manager (Operations), and CEO (Portfolio Strategy)
Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting Managers
We are seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead accounting and financial operations across three Santa Monica hotels, with Shore Hotel as the primary work location. The Director will also advise ownership and property leadership on profitability, capital allocation, investments, and portfolio strategy. We value sound financial controls, independent judgment, practical technology leadership, and a proven ability to turn ideas into measurable results. This is a unique opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys both strategy and execution. The Director of Finance will play a key role in shaping financial performance across a portfolio of distinctive Santa Monica hotels while partnering directly with ownership and senior leadership on operational and investment decisions.
Financial Leadership & Portfolio Strategy

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, and timely financial reporting for all three properties.
Partner with ownership and GMs on portfolio profitability, operating performance, capital expenditures, financing analysis, and potential acquisitions.
Develop financial models, scenarios, and ROI analyses that support practical, well-supported business decisions.
Challenge existing workflows and eliminate, simplify, consolidate, or reassign unnecessary steps before pursuing automation or new software.
Lead financial-system improvements, integrations, reporting automation, and appropriate AI-enabled solutions through implementation, adoption, and measured results.
Establish and manage a structured cost-control program across purchasing, vendor contracts, labor, recurring expenses, and department budgets; Accounting Operations & Team Leadership

Direct AP, AR, payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, reporting, and cash management, while maintaining sound internal controls.|
Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, USALI, taxes, and company policies.
Develop the Finance team, evaluate staffing and responsibilities, and set clear ownership, deadlines, operating standards, and performance measures.
At least 5 years of progressive hospitality finance experience, including 3 years in senior financial leadership; Multi-property hospitality finance or shared-services experience strongly preferred.
Strong financial modeling, hotel accounting, forecasting, controls, and operating-performance analysis.
Demonstrated personal leadership of completed cost-saving, workflow redesign, technology integration, or automation initiatives, supported by measurable outcomes.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with M3, OPERA, business intelligence tools, and practical AI-enabled finance applications preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.

Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Company-paid life insurance ($25,000 coverage)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions of up to 5%
• Seven paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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