Senior Director of Accounting

Atira Hotels•Chicago, IL

9h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Atira Hospitality is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to lead financial operations across a growing multi-entity platform, including Atira Hospitality. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strong cash management, and disciplined processes across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a hybrid accounting structure that includes outsourced bookkeeping and remote staff accountants. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and capable of building structure, driving accountability, and supporting growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity oversight
Strong experience with financial systems
Experience managing remote teams and/or outsourced accounting partners
Strong understanding of cash management, AP controls, and financial reporting

Nice To Haves

Hospitality, property management, or multi-unit experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Review, validate, and finalize monthly financial statements across all entities
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper accruals in all financial reporting
Oversee outputs from Inn-Flow and internal accounting resources
Manage cash flow, liquidity, and funding across all entities
Oversee and approve wires, ACH payments, and intercompany transfers
Ensure all payroll, vendor, and operational obligations are funded on time
Oversee AP processes, approvals, and payment prioritization
Establish and enforce internal controls for all disbursements
Ensure accuracy and discipline in vendor payments
Oversee accounting for Atira Hospitality, PCA, and PLA(PCA and PLA requires minimal attention)
Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliations
Maintain and evolve Chart of Accounts to support growth
Lead and manage remote bookkeepers and outsourced accounting partners
Establish clear workflows, accountability, and performance expectations
Ensure timely and accurate execution across all accounting functions
Build and improve accounting processes, workflows, and controls
Support onboarding of new properties and business growth
Strengthen financial infrastructure to support a scalable platform
Oversee property-level financial flows (funding, insurance, loans, etc.)
Provide leadership with financial insights, risks, and recommendations
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency