Canopy Chicago Central Loop - Director Finance

Aimbridge Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401k Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality in Chicago is seeking a Director of Finance to partner with the General Manager and hotel leadership, turning financial insight into stronger performance and profitability. You will oversee all accounting and finance functions, maintain internal controls, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver timely reports to support confident decisions.

Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial plans for occupancy and GOP goals, you will recruit and develop the accounting team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, and data analysis experience.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities for team development and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with General Manager and leadership on financial performance and strategy.
• Lead budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial plans (occupancy ADR RevPAR GOP).
• Oversee accounting operations: AP, AR, payroll review, GL, cash management, fixed assets, reconciliations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgets & forecasts

GAAP compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

POS/PMS systems

Job 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.

Benefits

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! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• 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.