Director of Finance

Auberge Collection•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

The Director of Finance is responsible for driving strong financial performance at the hotel while enhancing owner relationships. This role leads the hotel’s accounting and finance functions, supports operational efficiency, implements effective financial controls, and establishes policies and procedures. The position works with hotel management, company leadership, owners, and other executive team members to improve financial performance and cash flow. The Director of Finance leads annual budget development and forecasts, contributes to the annual business plan, and delivers timely and accurate financial information, analysis, and projections. The role maintains the hotel’s books and records in accordance with local tax regulations, local accounting standards, company policies, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry. It also oversees statutory reporting and tax filings, safeguards financial records, and maintains internal controls that reduce business, fraud, and financial reporting risks. The position manages relationships with banks, lenders, vendors, clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners; adapts company policies and documented procedures to local statutory and operating requirements; and takes responsibility for the professional development of the hotel finance team. The Director of Finance must maintain awareness of applicable laws, rules, and regulations and ensure fair, honest business dealings.

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 present complex information clearly and concisely to senior management and owners.
Experience with operating and financial agreements, including 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

Manage and lead the hotel’s accounting and finance functions.
Lead annual budget development and subsequent forecasts, and work with executive team members on the annual business plan.
Provide accurate and timely financial information and analysis, and prepare short- and long-term projections.
Maintain hotel 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 hotel 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 adapted to local statutory and operating requirements.
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 comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Ensure contracts, leases, and other financial records are stored securely and access is properly managed.
Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and submission of required tax filings and payments.
Collaborate with executive team members to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.