Director of Property Accounting (Remote)

Talent Acquisition at Blue Water • Ocean City, MD

7d • $150,000 - $190,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Property Accounting is an important role at Blue Water, overseeing the core functions of Centralized Property Accounting to help Blue Water’s leadership gain financial visibility and insights into the business. This also includes preparing accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to safeguard assets, and utilizing efficient and effective processes at the properties. This role supports the organization's strategic vision through sound fiscal management. Key competencies: Financial Management, Performance Management, Ethical Conduct, thoroughness. The ideal candidate is someone who fosters trust, demonstrates urgency, consistently meets quality standards, and makes decisions in support of company guidelines.

Requirements

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and innovate.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment, balancing urgency, sound judgment, and high-quality execution across multiple priorities.
• Communicates clearly, directly, and accurately, translating complex accounting matters into actionable guidance for property and corporate stakeholders.
• Strict diligence, deadline-oriented, and a focus on process improvement.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have prior experience in Hospitality Accounting Roles with a progression of roles.
• Leads through strong functional expertise, clear communication, and sound decision-making; builds trust and credibility through technical command, consistency, and effective cross-functional partnership.
• Continuously challenges inefficient processes and drives improvement while protecting internal controls, compliance standards, and reporting accuracy.
• Exercises sound judgment and makes timely decisions within established controls, policies, and delegated authority.
• Extensive knowledge of financial statement preparation, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and income audit.
• Provides structured coaching, clear performance feedback, and practical development support to direct and indirect reports to build accountability, capability, and consistency.
• Strong knowledge of USALI
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to manage large teams while multi-tasking projects and competing deadlines.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience, including experience in finance/accounting in a corporate environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Experience leading complex workstreams.
• Excellent proficiency in accounting and corporate finance concepts.
• Consistent success and career progression.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ProfitSword or similar Hospitality Intelligence Software.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Blackline, or similar Accounting Software.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree and/or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready property financial reporting that meets the needs of owners, investors, and senior leadership.
• Evaluate, strengthen, and standardize accounting procedures and internal controls to improve productivity, reduce error rates, and protect company assets.
• Lead consistent performance management across the property accounting function, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable to quality and compliance standards.
• Drive process improvements and support cross-functional and ad hoc initiatives that enhance scalability and enable Blue Water's continued growth.
• Implement, monitor, and refine accounting controls, processes, and procedures to ensure operational consistency and financial integrity across properties.
• Lead the effective use and continuous improvement of Blue Water's financial systems, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, visibility, and accuracy.
• Partner on major accounting technology upgrades, system implementations, and transitions to ensure strong adoption, continuity, and control.
• Develop and mentor team members through structured coaching and training, building a culture of accountability, technical discipline, and high performance.
• Deliver timely, decisive decisions within established authority, balancing speed, judgment, risk, and adherence to company policies and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director