Dir, Finance | Columbia Hospitality - Residential

Columbia Hospitality•Seattle, WA

23h

About The Position

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with over 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Their portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. The company has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington for its commitment to creating a fun, dynamic, and nurturing work environment. Columbia Hospitality is a people-first, values-driven organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside, fostering a tight-knit, inclusive team that trusts one another. The Director of Finance for the Residential vertical will oversee financial reporting, audits, and compliance, manage accounting processes, cash flow, and cost controls, ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Business or Accounting from four-year college or university, or four years related experience and/or training.
Strong command of accounting principles: GAAP/IFRS knowledge is a must for financial compliance.
Risk management expertise: Skilled in assessing and mitigating financial risks, including market trends, competition, and economic factors.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and county tax laws and filings.
Well organized, detail oriented with excellent communication skills.
Ability to work under time pressure and extensive hours.
Have a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, current on technology expertise and know-how.
Superior Excel skills required.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and be able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or CPA is a plus
Five years of accounting experience in the Hospitality/Residential Industry and/or CHAE certification is desired.
Experience working with Board of Directors for residential communities
Experience using different accounting software a plus.
Budgeting in excel an asset and able to work with multiple community managers concurrently on the annual budget cycle

Responsibilities

Oversee financial reporting, audits, and compliance to ensure accuracy and transparency for the Residential vertical.
Manage accounting processes, cash flow, and cost controls, ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
Maintain balance sheet analysis with full supporting detail on a monthly basis.
Supervise the preparation of annual audits and tax returns with external audit team on an annual basis.
Ensure integrity and efficiency of computerized data processing functions.
Ensure all financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information required by the company are accurately compiled and submitted within the specified time limits, identifying variances, and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the property's assets against loss or misappropriation.
Coach department heads regarding their financial responsibilities and effective financial management techniques including how to read, interpret and run financial reports available for their level.

Benefits

Salary Range $110,000 - $140,000 annually depending on HOA experience level
Incentive eligible
Cellphone allowance
Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
Employee Assistance Program
“Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
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