Asst. Director of Finance

Highgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to lead the property's financial operations, guiding the accounting team and ensuring accurate, timely reporting. The role emphasizes internal controls, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding owners' assets.

You will supervise staff, manage cash flow, prepare variance analyses, and collaborate with department heads to maintain the hotel’s financial objectives. This on-site position supports a diverse hospitality portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• Strong PC skills including Excel and Word; experience with accounting systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Finance in timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare, monitor, and record hotel revenues daily and identify variances.
• Monitor cash flow, operating forecasts, and bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with department heads to keep operations on track.
• Oversee monthly general ledger reconciliations and staff supervision.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Manage receivables, payables, and daily cash balances.
• Analyze financial data to advise department heads on financial objectives.
• Hire, train, supervise, and develop staff under guidance of the Director.
• Prepare special reports and participate in other projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

Financial accounting systems

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

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

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

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/08/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.