Director of Finance - Saint John's Resort & The Inn at Stonecliffe

Schulte Companies•Plymouth, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint John's Resort and The Inn at Stonecliffe are seeking a strategic, operationally focused Director of Finance to oversee financial performance across two luxury resort properties. The role partners with property executive teams, corporate leadership, and ownership to promote financial accountability, operational efficiency, and profitability. It is a full-time, in-person position based at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, with periodic travel to The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island, including overnight stays as business needs require. The Director of Finance leads financial planning, reporting, accounting, and controls across both properties, and provides operational leaders with financial analysis and recommendations. The role includes supporting seasonal operations at The Inn at Stonecliffe, leading and developing the accounting team, and working across lodging, restaurants, banquets, weddings, golf, and other revenue centers. The properties are part of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation's Humanitarian Hotels portfolio. All net profits support charitable, educational, and humanitarian initiatives, and the role calls for a financial leader who recognizes the connection between financial stewardship and the Foundation's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
At least 5–7 years of progressive hospitality finance experience, including direct financial leadership in a full-service resort environment.
Strong understanding of resort operations, USALI hospitality accounting standards, departmental P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance metrics.
Demonstrated experience with ProfitSword and working knowledge of Hotel Effectiveness and Craftable.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and reporting.
Ability to analyze financial data, influence operational decisions, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and ownership.
Ability to work on-site at Saint John's Resort and travel periodically to The Inn at Stonecliffe, including overnight stays as business needs require.
Strategic, analytical, and operationally engaged approach, with strong business acumen.
Collaborative leadership style and ability to build relationships and influence results across departments.
High integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple properties.
Commitment to the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation's mission and the belief that financial excellence supports humanitarian impact.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-property financial oversight, seasonal resorts, luxury hospitality, or golf operations.
CPA, CMA, or an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Direct financial operations for Saint John's Resort and The Inn at Stonecliffe, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Partner with property leadership, corporate management, and ownership on operational performance and business decisions.
Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, financial planning, financial statement preparation, and ownership reporting.
Analyze financial performance and budget variances, identify trends, and recommend ways to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Monitor hospitality performance metrics, including GOP, flow-through, RevPAR, ADR, labor productivity, food and beverage costs, and departmental profitability.
Use ProfitSword, Hotel Effectiveness, Craftable, and other hospitality systems to evaluate performance, manage expenses, and support data-driven decisions.
Work with operational leaders across lodging, restaurants, banquets, weddings, golf, and other revenue centers to strengthen financial accountability and cost controls.
Oversee seasonal financial planning for The Inn at Stonecliffe, including pre-opening budgets, peak-season performance, and year-end closeout.
Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing.
Maintain internal controls, safeguard assets, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, management agreements, and organizational policies.
Support capital planning, vendor negotiations, financial audits, and risk management initiatives.
Lead and develop the accounting team and promote financial literacy and accountability across both properties.
Travel to The Inn at Stonecliffe as business needs require to support financial operations, leadership collaboration, and property performance.