Director of Finance

THE WESTIN INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL; Sterling Heights (IN); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus Plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Employer paid Life/LTD

Fully vested 401k

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Recognition Program

Volunteer Initiatives

Marriott Hotel Travel Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

The Westin Indianapolis International Airport Hotel in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Finance to guide the hotel’s financial health. You will oversee budgeting, A/R, A/P, cash handling, and all revenue/expense accounts while leading the finance team.

Responsibilities include internal controls, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and strategic planning with ownership. A strong hospitality finance background and leadership skills are essential for success.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field.
• Experience in a similar role within full-service hospitality operations.
• Strong numeric and analytical abilities with attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise finance staff handling financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting.
• Develop and enforce internal control policies for budget administration, cash/credit management, and accounting.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, federal/state directives, and current accounting standards.
• Prepare and report daily revenue and expense data, financial statements, and annual budgets.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with state/federal requirements and regulatory standards.
• Oversee tax filings with corporate teams and ownership; manage payroll deductions and benefits.
• Assist with vendor contracts, licenses, permits, insurance, and financial risk management.
• Lead development plans and mentor associates to meet hotel operational goals.
• Recruit, hire, and train finance staff; conduct performance evaluations.

Conocimientos

Financial management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related education

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

M3 accounting software

ProfitSword

Property Management Systems

Point of Sale Systems

Payroll systems

Descripción del empleo

BENEFITSBonus PlanMedicalDentalVisionPet InsuranceEmployer paid Life/LTDFully vested 401kEmployee Assistance ProgramPTORecognition ProgramVolunteer InitiativesMarriott Hotel Travel DiscountsPOSITION OVERVIEWThe Director of Finance is responsible for the overall financial health of the hotel, overseeing the annual budget process along with the daily activities, including A/R, A/P, cash-handling, and all revenue/expense accounts. This role requires a leader with strong financial acumen and the ability to understand and react to the hotel operations.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.Develop and manage internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.Review, verify, and report daily revenue and expense reports.Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, reports required by regulatory agencies, and all other reports requested.Analyze the financial activities of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal, brand, and regulatory requirements are met.Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.Prepare and file annual tax returns in coordination with the corporate team and ownership.Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.Assist in all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker’s compensation.Oversee contracts and agreements and assist hotel management in maintaining licenses, permits, insurance, and contracts.Create appropriate development plans and develop associates based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.Participate in departmental meetings and continually communicate a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce the desired results.Recruit, interview, hire, and train Finance associates.Conduct performance evaluations and discipline staff when needed.Maintain a professional and personable appearance at all times, according to hotel standards.Successfully achieve the hotel’s core values of ownership, innovation, craft, respect, and community.Primary duty will be performing work that is directly related to the hotel’s business operations and customers. This includes exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.All other duties as requested.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or a related education.Previous experience in a similar role in a full-service hospitality operation.Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, M3 accounting software, ProfitSword, Property Management Systems, Point of Sale Systems, Payroll systems, and other finance-related platforms.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including complaint handling and resolution.Results oriented and highly motivated self-starter.Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple concurrent demands while prioritizing responsibilities.Aptitude to perform numerical analysis of data and formulate conclusions and solutions.Approachable, authentic, and engaging demeanor, setting an example for all Associates.A proven track record in a management role with the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage.Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.Flexibility to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on own and up to 100 pounds with assistance.Ability to stand and walk for entire shift.Requires writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be provided through the interactive process to enable qualified applicants and associates to perform the essential functions of the position.Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, and we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.