Director of Finance

Highgate; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Highgate Hotels is hiring a Director of Finance in Los Angeles to lead the property’s financial operations. You will guide accounting staff, ensure timely financial reporting, manage internal controls, and safeguard owner assets while driving profitability.

You will supervise the accounting team, coordinate with department heads, prepare monthly statements, monitor cash flow, and provide analyses to optimize performance for a growing hospitality portfolio.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong Excel, Word and financial systems experience.
• Hospitality finance management background desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly financial statements for the property.
• Record revenues daily via Income Journal and analyze variances.
• Monitor cash flow and operating forecasts for the property.
• Supervise accounting staff and ensure internal controls.
• Coordinate with department heads to keep operations on track.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safeguard owner assets.
• Provide special reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Hire, train, and develop staff.

Conocimientos

Excel

Communication

Analytical

Hospitality finance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Herramientas

Financial accounting systems

Descripción del empleo

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Overview

TheDirector of Finance is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying the accounting staff with guidance and training. They are also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels on internal control, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property
• Prepare, monitor, and accurately record hotel revenues daily by preparation of the Income Journal. Identify all variances to budget and last year.
• Monitoring and control of hotel operations, cash flow and operating forecasts for the property
• Maintain timely interaction with Department Heads to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations for the property
• Supervision of accounting department staff
• Compliance with Highgate Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our finance and accounting operations
• Effectively manage and communicate related issues related to management of receivables, payables, daily cash balances, and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotel’s established guidelines. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
• Analyze financial data and operations and advise Department Heads in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
• Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
• Preparation of any special reports, statements, etc., as requested.
• Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting.
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and financial accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Long hours and sometimes required.
• Hospitality related financial management and accounting experience desirable.

Benefits

Highgate offers the following benefits package for this position:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/8/2026 and will remain open for at least 14 days.