Assistant Director of Finance

BHC • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Finance at The Charleston Place plays a key leadership role in supporting the financial health and operational excellence of the hotel and shared services. This individual works closely with the BHC Director of Finance to manage accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance in accordance with the highest standards of luxury hospitality. The Assistant Director of Finance is a proactive partner to department heads, helping to guide strategic financial decisions and ensure the long-term profitability of the property and shared services within the hospitality collection.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality finance or accounting, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems, PMS (e.g. Opera), POS, and hotel-specific software platforms.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Oracle, Sun, or similar platforms)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or hospitality finance certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance in overseeing all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and income audit.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ensure accurate and timely close of financial periods.
• Monitor performance metrics and assist in preparing forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for the hotel and other shared services within the hospitality collection.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and applicable regulations and standards.
• Work closely with department heads to review financial performance, control costs, and support operational decisions.
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and other financial documents regularly.
• Manage cash flow and banking relationships as needed.
• Support the preparation and execution of internal and external audits.
• Train and supervise accounting staff, promote accuracy, efficiency, and professional development.
• Collaborate with the procurement and operations teams to monitor inventory controls and purchasing practices.
• Assist in strategic financial planning initiatives to drive hotel profitability and growth.
• Stay current on hospitality finance trends and accounting best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director