Assistant Director of Finance

Peregrine Hospitality•Yountville, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Finance supports financial operations across Hotel Yountville and Bardessono. This leadership role partners with hotel General Managers, Directors of Operations, Centralized Accounting, and the Regional Director of Finance to ensure accurate reporting, effective internal controls, and achievement of financial objectives across multiple properties. The position requires hospitality accounting experience and an understanding of hotel financial operations and USALI standards. The role supports financial close, budgeting, forecasting, operational analysis, compliance, audit readiness, and daily accounting activities. It works with hotel leadership to identify opportunities to improve margins, efficiency, cash flow, and overall financial performance. The job description is a general outline; duties and responsibilities may change or be revised by Peregrine Yountville Management LLC.

Requirements

At least 4 years of progressive hotel accounting or finance experience.
Strong understanding of hospitality accounting principles and USALI reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across several hotel locations.

Nice To Haves

Multi-property hotel accounting experience.
Experience as an Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Controller, Controller, or Accounting Manager.
Experience with Profitsword, Sage Intacct, Opera, Toast, Book4Time, FloQast, or similar hospitality systems.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing accounting and finance functions for multiple hotel properties.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Review financial statements and operational reports for accuracy and completeness.
Analyze operating results and provide variance explanations and recommendations.
Assist ownership groups and executive leadership with financial reporting requirements.
Support annual budget preparation, monthly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
Analyze labor costs, departmental expenses, and profitability trends.
Identify opportunities to improve margins, increase efficiency, and drive cash flow.
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, brand standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
Work with hotel leadership teams to improve financial performance.
Analyze hotel performance indicators including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, CPOR, labor productivity, flow-through, and GOP margin.
Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
Balance income journals.
Post accounts receivable and handle billing.
Approve accounts payable as needed.