Director, Real Estate Accounting

Choice Hotels • North Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

This position leads the Real Estate Accounting team in order to support the Company’s real estate and brand development efforts, which includes developing and operating hotel properties with the Company’s brand names. This position will lead a team of Real Estate Accounting professionals and collaborate with the Company’s real estate investment and asset management (REIAM), treasury, accounts payable, tax, other accounting and financial reporting teams, and third-party hotel management companies and construction and development companies. The role oversees accounting and financial reporting across the full real estate lifecycle—from construction and development to operations. Director will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering high-quality financial insights. This position manages a team of three and reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience in public accounting, real estate, or hospitality.
• Prior experience managing a team is required.
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP; familiarity with USALI preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP/EPM or similar large ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Real Estate Accounting team to execute the accounting and financial reporting for the companies owned hotel properties.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for wholly-owned and joint venture hotel properties.
• Review and approve journal entries and financial packages from third-party hotel management companies.
• Ensure audit readiness and liaise with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and USALI standards while supporting the implementation and adoption of new accounting standards.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with legal agreements including joint ventures and loan agreements.
• Review construction and development draws and coordinate the journal entries with Treasury and Corporate Accounting.
• Prepare and present ad-hoc financial analyses to executives and stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy team by preparing and reviewing Form 10‑Q and Form 10‑K footnotes, as well as drafting and evaluating technical accounting analyses and accounting policy memorandums.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and business development projects.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development to team members.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees