Director of Finance

Bishop's Lodge•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

The Director of Finance is responsible for driving the hotel’s financial performance and strengthening owner relationships. The role leads the hotel’s accounting and finance functions, supports operational efficiencies, implements effective financial controls, and establishes policies and procedures. The Director of Finance leads annual budget development and forecasts, works with executive team members on the annual business plan, and delivers timely financial information, analysis, and short- and long-term projections. The position maintains the hotel’s books and records in accordance with local tax regulations, accounting standards, company policies, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry. The role collaborates with hotel management, company leadership, and owners to optimize cash flows; maintains relationships with banks, lenders, and vendors; and adapts documented policies and procedures to local statutory and operating requirements. It also oversees internal controls, statutory reporting and tax filings, financial record storage, and the professional development of the hotel finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Prior experience as a hotel property finance leader.
Excellent understanding of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
Ability to assemble, analyze, and understand integrated spreadsheets and complex technical information.
Deep experience with hotel financial reporting systems, policies and procedures, and management agreements.
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to senior management and owners.
Experience with operating and financial agreements, and demonstrated success evaluating risks and developing proactive mitigation strategies and plans.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Home Owner Associations and residential revenue share agreements, as applicable to the position’s location.

Responsibilities

Drive strong financial performance at the hotel while enhancing owner relationships.
Manage and lead the hotel’s accounting and finance functions.
Lead annual budget development and subsequent forecasts, and collaborate with executive team members on the annual business plan.
Deliver accurate and timely financial information, provide analysis, and prepare short- and long-term projections.
Maintain the hotel’s books and records in compliance with local tax regulations, local accounting standards, company policies, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
Collaborate with hotel management, company leadership, and owners to optimize cash flows.
Manage relationships with the hotel’s banks, lenders, and vendors to support efficient operations.
Implement company policies and procedures and develop documented processes suited to the local statutory and operating environment.
Maintain effective internal controls to minimize business, fraud, and financial reporting risks.
Deal honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners.
Support the professional development of hotel finance team members by identifying training needs and supporting necessary training funding.
Maintain awareness of and adhere to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Ensure safe and proper storage of and access to contracts, leases, and other financial records.
Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and submission of required tax filings and payments.
Work collaboratively with executive team members to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.