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

Schulte Hospitality Group•Plymouth, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint John's Resort and The Inn at Stonecliffe are seeking an experienced, strategic, and operationally focused Director of Finance to oversee financial performance across two luxury resort properties. This visible leadership role partners with property executive teams, corporate leadership, and ownership to drive financial accountability, operational efficiency, and profitability. The position is full-time and in-person at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, with periodic travel to The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island for on-site financial leadership, collaboration, and seasonal operations. The properties are part of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation's Humanitarian Hotels portfolio. One hundred percent of net profits support charitable, educational, and humanitarian initiatives. The Director of Finance is expected to provide strong financial stewardship in support of this mission. The role directs financial operations for both properties, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounting, controls, compliance, and performance analysis. The Director works with operational leaders across lodging, restaurants, banquets, weddings, golf, and other revenue centers to improve financial accountability, cost controls, profitability, and operational efficiency. The position also oversees seasonal financial planning for The Inn at Stonecliffe and leads and develops the accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive hospitality finance experience, including direct financial leadership within a full-service resort environment.
Strong understanding of resort operations, hospitality accounting standards (USALI), 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 level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple properties.
Genuine 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.
Serve as a strategic financial partner to property leadership, corporate management, and ownership, advising on operational performance and business decisions.
Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, financial planning, and preparation of financial statements and ownership reports.
Analyze financial performance, investigate budget variances, identify trends, and recommend strategies 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.
Partner with leaders across lodging, restaurants, banquets, weddings, golf, and other revenue centers to strengthen financial accountability and cost controls.
Oversee financial planning for seasonal operations at The Inn at Stonecliffe, including pre-opening budgets, peak-season performance, and year-end closeout.
Direct accounting functions, including 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 while promoting financial literacy and accountability throughout both properties.
Travel to The Inn at Stonecliffe as business needs require to support financial operations, leadership collaboration, and property performance.