Bench Director of Finance

Sage Hospitality Group • Denver, CO

3d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bench Finance Director provides interim, hands-on leadership of a hotel finance department when a Director of Finance is absent, a vacancy exists, or additional finance leadership is required. This assignment-based role safeguards the integrity and timeliness of the hotel’s financial operations while partnering with the General Manager and operating leaders to protect profitability, controls, and service delivery. The Bench Finance Director quickly assesses the department, leads and develops assigned associates, and establishes a practical transition plan for the returning or permanent finance leader.

Requirements

• Five or more years of progressive hotel finance or accounting experience, including prior leadership responsibility.
• Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, or comparable multi-department hotel finance leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash controls, balance-sheet reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret financial information, set priorities in an unfamiliar environment, lead through change, and communicate clearly with hotel and corporate leaders.
• Proficiency with hotel financial systems and Microsoft Office required.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, is required.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to meet company travel requirements are required.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the hotel finance department during assigned coverage periods; prioritize continuity, accuracy, controls, and timely decision support.
• Supervise, coach, schedule, and evaluate 1–7 finance associates, including assigning work, resolving issues, supporting development, and addressing performance concerns in coordination with Human Resources and the assigned leader.
• Assess the department’s immediate operating condition at the start of each assignment, including staffing, month-end status, cash controls, accounts payable, receivables, payroll, balance-sheet reconciliations, audit readiness, and outstanding owner or corporate deliverables.
• Lead the timely preparation and review of financial statements, forecasts, budgets, operating plans, cash reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and required state and federal reporting.
• Monitor revenue, labor, and expense trends; identify financial and operational risks; and provide clear recommendations to the General Manager, operations leaders, and Operations Finance.
• Maintain effective internal controls, segregation of duties, cash-handling procedures, purchasing controls, and approval practices to protect hotel assets and comply with company policies.
• Partner with department heads to manage expenditures, payroll, labor productivity, purchasing, and forecasted operating costs; challenge variances and support corrective action plans.
• Support hotel leadership in reviewing sales activity, group business, rate strategy, market mix, and departmental profitability as needed to improve revenue and GOP performance.
• Maintain productive communication with ownership, auditors, vendors, corporate teams, and property associates as appropriate to the assignment.
• Create a concise handoff at the conclusion of each assignment that documents key deadlines, risks, open items, department staffing needs, and recommended next steps.
• Travel to assigned hotels as business needs require; work schedules, assignment duration, and location may vary, including overnight travel and temporary placement away from the associate’s home location.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.
• Directly supervises 1–7 associates during an active assignment. Scope of supervision varies by hotel size, staffing model, and assignment needs.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree