VP of Finance

Tandem Hospitality Group•Lexington, KY

18h•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for leading the financial strategy, reporting, and overall fiscal management of Tandem Hospitality Group across a growing portfolio of hotel properties. This role serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering closely with operations, ownership, and corporate leadership to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making. The VP of Finance oversees all aspects of accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting. This position plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining scalable financial systems, strengthening internal controls, and supporting both corporate and property-level operations. This is a highly visible leadership role that requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate brings strong hospitality finance experience, the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-property environment, and a proven track record of translating financial data into actionable insights that improve business performance and support company growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years of progressive finance/accounting leadership experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
Experience supporting multi-unit, multi-entity, or hospitality operations strongly preferred
Proven ability to partner with operations leaders and influence decision-making
Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
Financial and analytical expertise
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
Process improvement and systems mindset
Leadership, coaching, and team development
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-unit, multi-entity, or hospitality operations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with company goals
Provide financial modeling, forecasting, and decision support for strategic initiatives and investments
Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely financial statements and reporting
Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the portfolio
Analyze financial performance and deliver actionable insights to improve profitability
Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and close processes
Lead external audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements
Oversee cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity planning
Monitor financial risk and optimize working capital and capital allocation
Partner with General Managers and Regional Directors to drive property-level financial performance
Provide guidance on labor management, cost control, and operational efficiency
Support hotel openings, transitions, and ongoing operational improvements
Establish accountability and financial discipline across properties
Serve as primary financial liaison to ownership and investors, providing clear performance insights and reporting
Drive process improvements and standardization across financial systems, reporting, and workflows
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering accountability and cross-functional collaboration
Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs