Director of Finance

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Boston is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a trusted strategic partner to hotel leadership, driving profitability through strong financial leadership and robust internal controls.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, partnering with operations to optimize performance. This leadership role requires guiding a team, ensuring GAAP compliance, and delivering timely owner reporting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

POS/PMS systems

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26113770
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location 425 Summer St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02210 VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $170,000 - $180,000
Expiration Date: 10/20/2026
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Aimbridge Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, PTO, employee assistance programs, hotel discounts, and more.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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