Director of Finance - Hotel/Hospitality

Q Center • St. Charles, IL

3d

About The Position

Q Center is seeking a strategic and operational financial leader for its full-service hotel, conference center, and event destination. The Director of Finance oversees hotel financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across rooms, food and beverage, and events. The role partners closely with the General Manager and hotel leadership team to drive profitability, optimize revenue, and support strong financial performance across the property.

As a member of the executive leadership team, the Director of Finance works with department heads to turn financial insights into operational action. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, audits, payroll, internal controls, capital planning, and long-term financial strategy, while leading and developing the Finance department and safeguarding owner and investor assets. The position reports to the General Manager and is exempt. The work is described as primarily sedentary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum six years of progressive financial leadership in a full-service hotel, resort, or comparable hospitality environment.
• Prior Director-level experience.
• Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and achieving financial performance targets.
• Deep knowledge of hospitality financial regulations and tax compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to manage both strategic initiatives and operational detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with Q Center’s long-term business plan.
• Establish financial metrics to evaluate efficiency, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with department leaders to align financial goals with operational objectives and provide actionable financial recommendations.
• Drive profitability through cost controls, revenue optimization, and process improvements.
• Provide financial input for capital projects, systems upgrades, and major operational initiatives.
• Oversee financial operations, including payroll, cash flow, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead monthly and annual financial closings.
• Direct preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports, forecasts, and capital plans.
• Develop and manage property-wide operating budgets, annual budgets, and five-year operating and capital plans.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and manage cash flow, receivables, payables, and funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax obligations, payroll withholdings, and hotel-related taxes.
• Maintain and audit internal controls for purchasing, payroll, inventory, asset management, and cash handling.
• Oversee regulatory licenses, permits, contracts, leases, and insurance renewals.
• Co-lead the annual renewal of Property, Casualty, and FinPro insurance programs.
• Lead and develop the Finance department, set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and mentor department managers.
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration, workflow and operational efficiency, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate financial insights to influence executive leadership.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Holiday pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance with wellness credits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life and AD&D benefits
• Disability benefits
• Employee meals

What This Job Offers

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