Complex Assistant Director of Finance

Highgate; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in the United States is seeking an Assistant Controller / Assistant Director of Finance to supervise accounting operations across the hotel, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting and timely closure. You will support the Controller in managing income, expenses, assets and liabilities, including payroll, AR, AP, cash controls and tax compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of hotel accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hotel accounting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and hospitality financial practices.
• Ability to lead and mentor accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashier and Night Audit staff.
• Ensure daily accounting operations comply with GAAP and SOPs/LSOPs.
• Prepare financial statements and month-end close reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasts, taxes and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

People management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

The Assistant Controller / Assistant Director of Finance will supervise and coordinate the Accounting Operations in the hotel to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting in accordance with policies and procedures, GAAP and federal, state and local laws and regulations. Assist and support the Controller in maintaining control over income, expenses and the assets and liabilities of the hotel. Position is responsible for the daily operation of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes and internal controls. May recommend and implement operational changes.

Benefits

• In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. All associates accrue paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashier and Night Audit employees; interview, recommend hiring, train, develop, empower, schedule, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Supervise the daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with the SOPs and LSOPs, GAAP and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate.
• Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management.
• Assist in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes and other financial reports to provide support thus ensuring accurate, timely information is available for management and owners.
• Train, monitor and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial and cash controls and information flow throughout the other departments in the hotel to ensure compliance, accurate records and minimize liabilities, losses and expenses.
• Resolve problems and ensure maintenance of the accounting systems and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyze and be familiar with tenants, leases and rent reports and ensure hotel is in compliance with hotel leases and management contracts.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Controller in his/her absence.

Qualifications

• At leasr 2 - 4 years of hotel accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Requires knowledge of all the functions performed by the subordinate reporting directly or indirectly to the Hotel Controller.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions. Requires experiential knowledge for management of people and complex problems.
• Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive a logical conclusion.
• Requires the ability to make decisions guided by established policies and procedures.
• Requires the ability to communicate so as to provide information and services, supervisory skills

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 23, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.