Director of Finance - Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Concord Hospitality Enterprises•San Diego, CA

15d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Concord Hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Director of Finance to oversee the accounting, financial management, and procurement functions at Alma San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this leadership role provides timely and accurate financial information to support business decisions, safeguard company assets, control costs, and optimize profitability. The Director of Finance serves as the property’s executive finance representative and leads budgeting, forecasting, labor tracking, financial reporting, accounting operations, collections, payroll submissions, and the accounting team. The role collaborates with the General Manager, ownership, department heads, corporate office, vendors, clients, and sales and catering teams. It also ensures compliance with legal requirements, franchise and corporate procedures, and property standards. As a Concord leader, this person is expected to inspire and support team members, create an inclusive and supportive work environment, lead with integrity and professionalism, and care for the team and their families.

Requirements

Proven experience managing hotel or hospitality accounting and finance operations.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, labor cost control, and financial reporting.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop improvement strategies.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Familiarity with property management systems (PMS), accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Commitment to maintaining compliance with legal, safety, and corporate standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as the property’s Executive Finance Representative and communicate with the General Manager, owners, corporate office, vendors, and clients as needed.
Research financial trends and develop actionable recommendations to improve hotel financial performance.
Lead preparation and management of the property’s budget, forecasts, and labor tracking in collaboration with department heads.
Serve as the primary contact for budgeting, forecasting, and labor meetings, identifying and justifying variances.
Protect hotel assets by enforcing appropriate controls and monitoring compliance across departments.
Provide the General Manager and ownership with timely, accurate, meaningful financial reports, including profit and loss statements.
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including posting ledger payments, processing returned checks, handling guest inquiries, and reconciling credit card accounts.
Administer collections, including aging accounts receivable management and write-off meetings.
Oversee payroll submissions, cashier overage and shortage tracking, and regular financial reporting to sales and catering teams.
Develop strategies to maintain Days Sales Outstanding below target thresholds.
Hire, train, evaluate, and discipline accounting team members while promoting a high-performance culture.
Participate in weekly leadership meetings, safety committees, and other property management forums.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements, as well as franchise and corporate standard operating procedures.
Promptly report deviations from policies, procedures, or legal requirements to the General Manager.
Uphold Concord Hospitality’s standards for professionalism, operational excellence, and safety.
Inspire team members, support their development, foster a workplace that is a Great Place to Work for All, and lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.