Director of Finance – Operations Support

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Act as the leading finance authority for property matters during task force engagements.

• Set immediate priorities and ensure continuity in accounting and finance operations.

• Direct the month-end and year-end closing processes, guaranteeing the accuracy of financial statements and balance-sheet reconciliations.

• Review balance-sheet accounts, pinpoint aging or unsupported items, and create remediation strategies.

• Supervise general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income auditing, payroll coordination, purchasing, cash management, credit, and banking controls.

• Assess control environments and accounting procedures, implementing sustainable enhancements.

• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, variance analyses, and financial reports.

• Collaborate with property, corporate, and departmental leaders to evaluate results, expenses, working capital, and profitability.

• Assist with owner reporting, audits, tax and licensing obligations, capital planning, and other requests.

• Develop repeatable processes and documentation to enhance accuracy, mitigate risks, and bolster accountability.

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate property Finance team members.

• Facilitate onboarding and transition to permanent Finance leadership roles.

• Provide portfolio balance-sheet reviews, reconciliations, cash-flow assessments, pre-opening budgets, and Finance Operations projects during interim periods.

• Operate remotely between assignments and travel to properties as needed, including extended on-property assignments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in hotel or hospitality finance and accounting, including leadership roles.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, USALI 12th Edition, financial reporting, month-end closing, balance-sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls.

• Previous experience as a Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Controller, or similar senior hotel finance role is strongly preferred.

• Capability to quickly evaluate unfamiliar operations, establish priorities, solve issues, and produce accurate work in dynamic environments.

• Experience in leading and developing property Finance teams while collaborating with General Managers, department leaders, owners, auditors, and corporate stakeholders.

• Familiarity with hotel financial and operational systems, including general-ledger, reporting, property management, point-of-sale, purchasing, payroll, and accounts payable platforms.

• Strong process focus, analytical judgment, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently from a productive home-office setting and travel frequently, including extended on-property assignments as business needs dictate.

• Experience in luxury, lifestyle, resort, multi-property, opening, transition, conversion, or task force roles is preferred.

• CPA, CMA, CHAE, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.

• 401(k) employer match.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Team member hotel stay program.

• Remote work opportunities between assignments.

• Travel and property assignment prospects.