Director of Finance / Hotels

PRIME GROUP • Marathon, FL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance oversees accounting operations for a full-service hotel, including financial reporting, accounting records, budgets, and internal controls. The role helps manage financial risk, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements. The position also leads supervisors and accountants in the Accounting and Financial Reporting departments, overseeing hiring, training, work direction, performance reviews, and problem resolution.

Requirements

• M3 experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• At least 4 years of experience as a full-service hotel controller.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and U.S. income taxes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct effective self-reviews.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving organization.
• Professionalism and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, especially Excel and Access.
• Sage software experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting.
• Management experience and a track record of leading and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hotel financial accounting, including month-end reporting, accounts payable, and accounting for hotel assets.
• Reconcile daily revenue and bank accounts, and oversee food and beverage accounting and financial reporting.
• Approve overtime, manage labor, and process payroll.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce policies and procedures that guide financial decisions.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls to protect assets.
• Conduct audits, provide information to external auditors, and monitor the organization's financial condition.
• Manage cash returns and risk by minimizing bank balances and making investments.
• Prepare budgets by setting schedules, collecting and analyzing financial data, consolidating information, and recommending plans.
• Manage expenditures, analyze budget variances, and initiate corrective actions to achieve budget objectives.
• Report on financial condition and prepare special reports summarizing information and trends.
• Monitor legal requirements, file financial reports, and advise management to support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Establish preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts for equipment, maintain inventories, and evaluate new equipment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial information and plans.
• Hire, train, direct, and evaluate Accounting and Financial Reporting staff, and resolve problems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing organization.

What This Job Offers

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