Director of Finance

Vaco by Highspring; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

A hospitality management organization seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership. This role includes overseeing accounting functions, budgeting, and direct management of finance staff. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 5-8 years of hotel accounting experience. Expertise in M3 Accounting Software is essential, and advanced Excel skills are required. This position is based in Hoboken, NJ, and requires on-site presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of hotel accounting experience with significant leadership responsibility.
• Must have expertise in M3 Accounting Software.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and complex modeling.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary financial advisor to the General Manager and ownership.
• Lead monthly results presentations to regional leadership.
• Oversee the data flow from the Lightspeed Property Management System.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Exceptional communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

M3 Accounting Software

Lightspeed PMS

Job description

Client: Hospitality/Hotel Organization
Role: Director of Finance
Salary: $150,000 - $165,000/annually + Benefits
Location: Hoboken, NJ (*5 days a week onsite*)

Job Description:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Business Partnership: Act as the primary financial advisor to the General Manager and ownership, providing the "story" behind the numbers.
• Ownership Relations: Lead high-level presentations of monthly results, forecasts, and strategic analyses to regional leadership and stakeholders.
• Performance Insight: Deliver actionable intelligence on P&L performance, cash flow, and operational trends to drive profitability.

Operational Excellence & Accounting

• Full-Cycle Oversight: Lead all accounting functions, including AP/AR, payroll, cash management, and general ledger integrity.
• Closing & Reporting: Drive the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring 100% accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Spearhead the annual budget and periodic reforecasts, partnering with department heads to optimize labor costs and revenue.

Systems & Process Management

• M3 Expert: Serve as the on-property lead for M3 Accounting Software, ensuring all data is accurate, timely, and compliant with reporting standards.
• PMS Integration: Oversee the data flow from the Lightspeed Property Management System to ensure seamless revenue reporting and reconciliation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve reporting quality and back-office efficiency.

Team Mentorship

• Leadership: Directly manage and develop the Assistant Director of Finance and accounting staff.
• Culture: Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment built on clear expectations and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-8+ years of hotel accounting experience, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Systems Expertise: M3 Accounting Software (Required).
• Lightspeed PMS: Strongly Preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex modeling.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at the ownership level.