Corporate Director of Finance
6 days ago
Albany
Job Description Hotels Position Summary The Corporate Director of Finance & Accounting is a key member of the leadership team responsible for leading the accounting and financial management functions for a growing hotel ownership, development, and management company. This individual will oversee all corporate and property-level accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, payroll oversight, and compliance while serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and hotel operations. Salary Range: $130k-140k + Bonus + Full benefits + Relocation + 401k This position replaces the Company's outsourced accounting function and is responsible for building and maintaining a scalable accounting infrastructure that supports continued portfolio growth. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with hospitality industry knowledge, operational insight, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Reporting • Lead all corporate and property-level accounting functions., • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process., • Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements for all entities., • Perform and oversee monthly and year end bank account and balance sheet reconciliations., • Ensure integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, journal entries, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions., • Coordinate year-end financial reporting and support external accountants during tax preparation and annual reviews. Internal Controls & Accounting Governance • Develop, implement, and maintain strong accounting policies, internal controls, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)., • Ensure compliance with GAAP, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), company policies, and lender requirements., • Establish consistent accounting practices across all hotels and corporate entities., • Monitor financial risk and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls. Property Accounting & Operational Oversight • Oversee all property-level accounting activities and provide financial guidance to hotel General Managers, transforming GMs into experts about ‘the business of hotels.’, • Conduct periodic property visits to review accounting procedures, cash controls, bank audits, revenue reporting, payroll practices, status of hotel’s AR and compliance with company standards., • Ensure accurate accounting within hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) and related financial systems., • Partner with Operations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis • Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process, which begins in August., • Prepare monthly financial forecasts and cash flow projections., • Analyze operating results, labor productivity, departmental expenses, and key hotel performance metrics., • Provide variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, prior year, and prior month., • Develop recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and return on investment. Payroll, Cash Management & Compliance • Oversee payroll processing and related accounting activities., • Monitor company cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital., • Oversee sales, use, occupancy, and other required tax filings., • Coordinate lender reporting, annual audits, insurance audits, and regulatory compliance requirements. Systems, Technology & Process Improvement • Oversee financial systems including accounting software, payroll systems, banking platforms, and hotel Property Management Systems., • Ensure proper integration between operational and financial systems., • Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve reporting, and increase efficiency., • Support implementation of financial technology and standardized reporting across the portfolio. Development, Capital Projects & Growth • Support accounting and financial reporting for new hotel developments, acquisitions, renovations, and capital projects., • Assist with due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions., • Develop accounting processes and reporting for newly opened or acquired hotels., • Maintain capital expenditure reporting and fixed asset records. Leadership. Team and Company Development • Supervise and mentor accounting personnel, including the Accounting Specialist., • Establish performance expectations and foster professional development., • Partner with property leadership to strengthen financial knowledge and accountability. Our objective here is to have each hotel become a highly functioning team., • Promote a culture of accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Qualifications: Education • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required., • CPA designation preferred. We would be willing to support a candidate to become a CPA. Experience • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience., • Multi-property hospitality accounting experience strongly preferred., • Experience with hotel ownership, management companies, or select-service hotel portfolios preferred., • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, internal controls, and multi-entity accounting., • Experience supporting hotel development, acquisitions, or capital projects is a plus. Knowledge & Skills • Thorough knowledge of GAAP and USALI., • Strong understanding of hotel financial operations and property accounting., • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills., • Experience with hotel accounting systems, Property Management Systems (PMS), and payroll platforms., • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership. Leadership Competencies • Financial Stewardship, • Strategic Thinking, • Operational Partnership, • Process Improvement, • Accountability, • Integrity, • Leadership & Team Development, • Business Acumen, • Change Management Success Measures • Timely and accurate monthly financial reporting., • Accurate bank and balance sheet reconciliations., • Strong internal controls and documented accounting procedures., • Budget and forecast accuracy., • Effective cash flow management., • Payroll and tax compliance., • Successful support of hotel operations and executive leadership., • Continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes., • Development of a scalable accounting platform that supports the Company's continued growth. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your resume to Kevin Buck at kbuck@geckohospitality.com for immediate consideration.