Director of Finance
About The Position
The Director of Finance (Shared Services) leads accounting and financial operations across three Santa Monica hotels, with Shore Hotel as the primary work location. The role advises ownership and property leadership on profitability, capital allocation, investments, and portfolio strategy, balancing financial strategy with hands-on execution. The Director oversees budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls. They lead financial-system improvements and cost-control efforts, and develop the Finance team. The position supervises the Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting Managers and reports to the General Manager (Operations) and CEO (Portfolio Strategy).
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive hospitality finance experience, including 3 years in senior financial leadership.
- Strong financial modeling, hotel accounting, forecasting, controls, and operating-performance analysis.
- Demonstrated personal leadership of completed cost-saving, workflow redesign, technology integration, or automation initiatives supported by measurable outcomes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Independent, hands-on management style with sound judgment, clear communication, and consistent follow-through.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods.
- Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis.
- Able to lift and move up to 20 pounds occasionally.
- Regular and on-time attendance is critical.
Nice To Haves
- 7 or more years of progressive hospitality finance experience.
- Multi-property hospitality finance or shared-services experience.
- Experience with M3, OPERA, business intelligence tools, and practical AI-enabled finance applications.
- CPA or MBA.
Responsibilities
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, and timely financial reporting for all three properties.
- Partner with ownership and General Managers on portfolio profitability, operating performance, capital expenditures, financing analysis, and potential acquisitions.
- Develop financial models, scenarios, and ROI analyses to support business decisions.
- Review existing workflows and eliminate, simplify, consolidate, or reassign unnecessary steps before pursuing automation or new software.
- Lead financial-system improvements, integrations, reporting automation, and appropriate AI-enabled solutions through implementation, adoption, and measurement of results.
- Establish and manage a structured cost-control program covering purchasing, vendor contracts, labor, recurring expenses, and department budgets; validate realized savings.
- Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, reporting, and cash management while maintaining internal controls.
- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, USALI, taxes, and company policies.
- Develop the Finance team, evaluate staffing and responsibilities, and set clear ownership, deadlines, operating standards, and performance measures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Company-paid life insurance with $25,000 coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions of up to 5%.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Seven paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable eligibility requirements.
- Company-paid parking.
- Transportation allowance and eligible alternative transportation incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- Complimentary dry cleaning for work attire.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
