Canopy Chicago Central Loop - Director Finance

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC seeks a Director of Finance at Canopy Chicago Central Loop to partner with hotel leadership, turning financial insight into stronger performance and profitability. You will lead all accounting and finance functions, ensure strong internal controls, and deliver timely reporting to drive confident decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in financial leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, budgeting and forecasting skills, and a hands-on leadership style focused on team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years in financial leadership or hotel finance expertise.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, and strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, POS/PMS systems, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the GM and leadership on financial performance, profitability, and strategy.
• Lead budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and financial plans for occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and GOP.
• Oversee accounting operations, ensure internal controls, and deliver timely financial statements.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP expertise

Budgeting & forecasting

Team development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS/PMS systems

Job description

Canopy Chicago Central Loop - Director Finance Aimbridge Hospitality

Address 226 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60606, US

Compensation $125,000.00 - $135,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

As Director of Finance, you will be a trusted strategic partner to the General Manager and hotel leadership team, turning financial insight into stronger performance, greater profitability, and long-term success. You will lead all accounting and finance functions, safeguard robust internal controls, ensure compliance with company policies and brand standards, and deliver timely, accurate reporting that drives confident decisions.

This role is perfect for you if you enjoy:

• Combining strategic vision with hands‑on financial leadership.
• Turning financial insights into opportunities that improve efficiency and performance.
• Developing accounting talent and collaborating across departments to achieve revenue and profit goals.

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Strategy & Business Partnership

• Advise the General Manager and leadership team on financial performance, profitability, and business strategy.
• Lead budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial plans supporting occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and GOP goals.
• Partner with operational leaders to control costs, improve efficiencies, and achieve financial objectives.

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll review, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial statements, owner reports, cash flow reporting, and supporting analyses.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, brand standards, regulations, audits, and tax requirements.

Leadership & Financial Operations

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, capital expenditures, reserves, and future cash needs.
• Recruit, coach, and develop the accounting team through clear accountability, cross‑training, and succession planning.
• Present financial insights to ownership and corporate leadership to support sound operational decisions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years in financial leadership, or comparable progressive hotel finance experience.
• Extensive background in budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, account reconciliation, and strong analytical skills for data interpretation and problem‑solving.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, POS/PMS systems, and proven leadership and communication abilities for team development and presentations.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Formerly the headquarters of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, the building features a dual‑branded hotel with a 135‑room Hilton Garden Inn and a 215‑room Canopy by Hilton. A National Historic Landmark dating back to 1904, the property is located in the heart of downtown Chicago across the street from Willis Tower. Together the Dual branded property has a total of 350 rooms and suites. The first floor will feature lobbies, amenities, and conference rooms. The existing 15th floor will be modified with its roof removed in its entirety to build a new 16th floor space with an independent restaurant / lounge. The project will also consist of renovating six elevators, as well as the addition of a seventh.