Assistant Director of Finance

Wequassett; Conway (SC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Outdoors Carolina Pines is seeking an Area Director of Finance to oversee finance operations and reporting across multiple properties in a remote environment. You will partner with Finance, Operations, leadership, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliance with company standards.

The role requires strong accounting leadership across sites, proficiency in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, with a focus on process improvements and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a remote accounting team across multiple properties.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and integrity in financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Finance team, including Accounting Managers and Staff Accountants, through training and performance management.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close across properties, including reconciliations and reporting deadlines.
• Review ledger reconciliations and financial statements for accuracy; investigate variances and coordinate resolutions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across properties with P&L reviews and variance analysis.
• Assist the Director of Finance with cash controls, internal audits, and monthly reporting.
• Review tax support, utility accruals, inventory records, and cash receipts for compliance.
• Maintain internal controls and audit readiness; ensure documentation per policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy across properties.
• Partner with operations and corporate teams to resolve accounting matters and support timely reporting.
• Provide hands-on support during close and assist with special projects.
• Review payroll records and payroll-related activity as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Month-end close

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Description

Position Purpose

Assist the Area Director of Finance in overseeing Finance operations and financial reporting across multiple properties in a remote environment. Partner with Finance, Operations, property leadership, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliance with company standards.

Essential Functions

• Manage and develop the Finance team, including Accounting Managers and Staff Accountants, through training, performance management, team member relations, and ongoing support.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close across assigned properties, including reconciliations, supporting documentation, financial statement review, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Review ledger reconciliations, financial statements, and account activity for accuracy; investigate significant variances or unusual transactions and coordinate resolution with Finance and property teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across assigned properties, including P&L reviews, variance analysis, and monitoring financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Assist the Director of Finance with cash controls, internal audits, capital budget monitoring, and weekly and monthly financial reporting.
• Review tax support, utility accruals, inventory records, cash receipts, and other accounting activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with company accounting, billing, and credit policies, including appropriate documentation and audit readiness.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across properties.
• Partner with property operations, Finance leadership, and other corporate departments to resolve accounting matters and support accurate and timely financial reporting

Supportive Functions

• Provide hands‑on support during month‑end and year‑end close as needed.
• Perform special projects and other Finance‑related duties as assigned.
• Review payroll records and payroll‑related account activity as needed.

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a remote accounting team across multiple properties.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including financial statements, forecasts, projections, and variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, month‑end close, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with property and corporate teams.
• Knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Previous hotel or hospitality accounting experience preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant accounting and finance experience, including month‑end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations, required.
• Multi‑property or multi‑entity accounting experience preferred.
• Previous accounting team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

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