Director of Finance And Accounting

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the Greater Phoenix area seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of a hospitality property. This on-site role will drive profitability, oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and accounting operations while partnering with senior leadership and department heads.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10+ years of hospitality finance experience, strong leadership, and the ability to translate financial results into

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of hospitality finance experience required.
• Property-level hotel/resort finance experience preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, taxes, and operational finance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead property-level accounting and financial operations.
• Oversee monthly close and financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Analyze operating and financial results to identify revenue, profitability, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with operational leaders on budgets and departmental performance.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accuracy of reporting.
• Coordinate audits and oversee tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee billing, purchasing, and expenditures.

Skills

Hospitality finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Hospitality systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of a hospitality property in the Greater Phoenix area.

The Director of Finance will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and accounting operations while partnering closely with senior leadership and operational department heads. This individual will play an important role in driving profitability, improving financial performance, and supporting future capital investments.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial property-level hospitality finance experience along with the ability to translate financial results into actionable business recommendations.

This is a fully on-site role, with NO flexibility for remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead property-level accounting and financial operations.
• Oversee monthly close and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage annual budgeting, ongoing forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Analyze operating and financial results to identify revenue, profitability, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with operational leaders on budgets, labor costs, forecasts, and departmental performance.
• Maintain strong internal financial controls and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Coordinate annual audits and oversee applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Manage key accounting functions including billing, collections, purchasing, and expenditure approvals.
• Provide financial oversight for major contracts, insurance, and capital expenditures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Accounting and Purchasing team members.
• Support financial planning and analysis for capital projects and future investments.
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of hospitality finance/accounting experience preferred.
• Strong property-level hotel or resort finance experience.
• Luxury, boutique, independent, or other high-end hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, taxes, and operational finance.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with operational and executive leadership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience utilizing hospitality financial and operational systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.