Assistant Director of Finance

AMRIT OCEAN RESORT & RESIDENCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to provide leadership in the hotel's financial area, guiding the accounting staff and focusing on profitability and timely reporting.

You'll ensure compliance with laws, safeguard assets, and support department heads with financial planning and analysis, while maintaining strong internal controls and delivering accurate financial statements for owners and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting.
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and financial accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Long hours and sometimes required.
• Hospitality related financial management and accounting experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Finance in timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property.
• Prepare, monitor, and accurately record hotel revenues daily by preparation of the Income Journal. Identify all variances to budget and last year.
• Monitoring and control of hotel operations, cash flow and operating forecasts for the property.
• Under guidance of Director of Finance maintain timely interaction with Department Heads to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations for the property.
• Supervision of accounting department staff.
• Compliance with Highgate Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our finance and accounting operations.
• Effectively manage and communicate related issues related to management of receivables, payables, daily cash balances, and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotel’s established guidelines. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
• Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist Director of Finance and advise Department Heads in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
• With supervision of Director of Finance hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
• Preparation of any special reports, statements, etc., as requested.
• Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hospitality finance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Financial accounting systems

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

The Manhattan at Times Square is a convenient hotel with best Times Square location directly on Seventh Avenue in the heart of Midtown. This comfortable hotel is walking distance to the best Manhattan has to offer and is only steps from Broadway theaters, Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and much more. The Manhattan at Times Square has 659 oversized guestrooms. For guests seeking an upgraded experience, the hotel has unveiled their Executive Class accommodations; located on the 18th floor, these brand-new guestrooms feature ultra-modern amenities, plush bedding and marble baths.

Overview

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying the accounting staff with guidance and training. He/she is also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels on internal control, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Finance in timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property
• Prepare, monitor, and accurately record hotel revenues daily by preparation of the Income Journal. Identify all variances to budget and last year.
• Monitoring and control of hotel operations, cash flow and operating forecasts for the property
• Under guidance of Director of Finance maintain timely interaction with Department Heads to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations for the property
• Supervision of accounting department staff
• Compliance with Highgate Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our finance and accounting operations
• Effectively manage and communicate related issues related to management of receivables, payables, daily cash balances, and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotel’s established guidelines. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
• Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist Director of Finance and advise Department Heads in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
• With supervision of Director of Finance hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
• Preparation of any special reports, statements, etc., as requested.
• Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting.
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and financial accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Long hours and sometimes required.
• Hospitality related financial management and accounting experience desirable.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on October 22, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.