Director of Finance

Pyramid Global Hospitality

13d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director of Finance is the resort's senior financial leader and a strategic partner to property leadership. The role oversees accounting and financial operations while providing analysis, controls, and business insight to strengthen profitability and support sound operational decisions. The ideal candidate has substantial full-service hotel or resort finance experience, a strong understanding of hotel accounting, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders. The position leads the resort's accounting team and collaborates with resort leadership, department heads, Revenue Management, Sales, corporate teams, and ownership. The Shores Resort and Spa has 212 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of event space.

Requirements

Previous senior-level hotel finance experience, ideally as a Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, or Controller in a full-service hotel or resort.
Strong understanding of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, balance-sheet reconciliation, and internal controls.
Experience managing hotel P&Ls and partnering with operational department leaders.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial results into clear business recommendations.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing accounting professionals.
Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with property leadership, corporate teams, and ownership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with hospitality accounting, PMS, POS, and financial reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead the resort's accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and fixed assets.
Direct preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, labor management, and operating cost controls.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable ownership requirements.
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes and maintain financial controls to safeguard resort assets.
Partner with resort leadership and department heads to provide financial analysis and guidance for business decisions.
Support revenue optimization in partnership with Revenue Management and Sales.
Monitor financial trends, departmental performance, labor, and expenses, and communicate actionable recommendations to leadership.
Oversee regulatory financial requirements, operational taxes, contracts, and related financial compliance.
Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Lead and develop the resort's accounting team.
Serve as a trusted financial partner to resort leadership and ownership.