Vice President, Corporate Accounting | Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Crescent Careers • Fairfax, VA

7h

About The Position

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Vice President of Corporate Accounting to lead its Corporate Accounting function. This visible leadership role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of the company’s accounting and financial reporting processes. The position oversees the monthly close, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, corporate cash and treasury activities, hotel rebills, and audit support.

The Vice President partners with Finance leadership, Hotel Accounting, Operations, and other corporate departments to resolve complex accounting matters and improve financial information delivery. The role will strengthen processes and controls, improve systems, reduce manual work, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Significant progressive accounting experience, including experience leading an accounting function or team.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing the monthly close and supporting external audits.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accounting teams accountable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with enterprise financial systems.
• Confident, collaborative leadership; high standards for accuracy, accountability, and execution; sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism; clear communication across organizational levels; and a continuous-improvement and technology-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Hospitality, multi-entity, or centralized accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Accounting function, establishing priorities, deadlines, performance expectations, and operating standards.
• Oversee the monthly close, including journal entries, general ledger review, balance sheet reconciliations, and related financial reporting.
• Provide leadership across accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash application, and corporate and hotel rebill activities.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting documentation, and review processes that support accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Evaluate significant or unusual accounting matters and present well-supported recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Coordinate accounting support for external audits and other financial information requests.
• Partner with Hotel Accounting, Payroll, Risk Management, Operations, and other departments to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead improvements to accounting systems, reporting, and workflows, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, strengthen controls, streamline processes, and reduce manual work.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain the Corporate Accounting team through cross-training, delegation, accountability, and clear expectations.
• Serve as an accounting resource and strategic partner to Finance leadership and cross-functional business partners.

What This Job Offers

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