Director of Finance - EC

Montage International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage International is seeking a Director of Finance in Tampa to lead strategic financial initiatives for the hotel. You will drive accounting, reporting, and financial planning aligned with the property's goals, while partnering with ownership and executives to maximize ROI.

The role requires strong leadership, multi-entity finance experience, and a deep understanding of hotel operations, internal controls, and labor productivity. CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• 5-7 years of accounting/finance management in a hotel.
• Strong communication/presentation skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Multi-entity financial management experience.
• Knowledge of internal control environments and GAAP.
• Ability to use standard software and hotel systems.

Responsibilities

• Creates and executes a business plan aligned with the hotel strategy and focuses on financial activities and results.
• Ensures books and records comply with GAAP and industry standards.
• Prepares and distributes periodic financial reports in a timely, accurate manner.
• Develops partnerships with ownership to align ROI expectations.
• Hires, develops, and retains a diverse finance team.
• Creates a work environment focused on fair treatment and associate satisfaction.
• Oversees internal controls and risk management across operations.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Finance leadership

Multi-entity finance

Labor productivity

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Hotel industry knowledge

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered.Please Click Here to apply internally.Director of FinanceSUMMARYThe Director of Finance is responsible for functioning as the hotel’s strategic financial business leader. As a member of the Executive Team the Director of Finance champions, develops and implements hotel-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests, associates, co-workers and owners.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSJob Duties include, although are not limited to:Creates and execute a business plan that is aligned with the hotel’s business strategy with a primary focus on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of financial resultsEnsure hotel/resort’s books and records are in compliance with GAAP, Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry and local, state and federal lawsEnsure all periodic reports are prepared and distributed in timely and accurate mannerDevelop a trusting and effective business partnership with property ownership by understanding the various operating agreements and owners return on investment (ROI) expectationsHire, develop and retain a diverse workforce to provide strong functional expertise and effective financial leadership to the property and the disciplineCreate and sustain a work environment that focuses on fair and equitable treatment and associate satisfaction to enable business success.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance required.CPA Certification preferred but not required5-7 years of previous accounting and finance management experience in a hotelStrong communication/presentation skills (verbal, listening, writing)Strong financial and business acumenMulti-entity financial management experienceStrong organization/analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to use standard software applications and hotel systems; technology-savvyKnowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect departmentsAbility to effectively manage labor productivityAbility to effectively manage owners relationsStrong understanding and ability to implement effective internal control environmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular basis. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, stretching, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity to fulfill tasks. Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.