Director of Finance- New Opening Hotel AC/ Element

The Elyton; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is launching a new 350-room AC Hotel & Element Hotel in Birmingham, AL. We seek a detail-oriented, analytical Director of Finance to lead financial operations from the ground up, partnering with the General Manager and leadership team.

This role drives reporting, controls, budgeting, and performance measurement to ensure strong financial results and compliance as the hotel opens. Join us to build a solid financial foundation for a flagship property and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience in hotel finance and hospitality industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel's day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Establish financial processes, controls, and procedures for the new hotel opening.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Partner with the General Manager and leaders to monitor revenue, expenses, labor, and performance.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support profitability.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and GL.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor budgets and identify opportunities to improve financial performance and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and internal controls.
• Support audits and maintain accurate records.
• Train department leaders on financial procedures, reporting, and budgeting.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hotel accounting software

Job description

Position:Director of Finance- New Opening Hotel AC/ Element

Location: 1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL

Job Id:2248

# of Openings:1

Position/Role: Director of Finance
Location: Birmingham, AL
Hotel: New Opening 350-Room AC Hotel & Element Hotel
Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 annually + Bonus Potential

(Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall background.)

Lead with Numbers. Drive Performance. Build Success.

Join Ascent Hospitality and Help Launch an Exciting New Hotel in Birmingham!

Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of 42 award-winning hotels across Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

About the Role

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven Director of Finance to join our new-opening 350-room AC Hotel & Element Hotel in Birmingham, AL.

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and lead the hotel's financial operations from the ground up. You will partner closely with the General Manager and leadership team to ensure strong financial performance, accurate reporting, effective controls, and sound business decisions.

If you are passionate about hospitality, financial performance, and building successful operations, we would love to meet you!

What You Will Do

• Lead the hotel's day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Establish effective financial processes, controls, and procedures for the new hotel opening.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to monitor revenue, expenses, labor, and overall hotel performance.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and profitability.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor hotel budgets and identify opportunities to improve financial performance and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Support audits and maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Train and support department leaders on financial procedures, reporting, and budget accountability.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous hotel finance, hospitality accounting, or Director of Finance experience preferred.
• Experience in a full-service or high-volume hotel environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hotel accounting/financial systems.
• Ability to partner effectively with General Managers, department leaders, ownership, and corporate teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business, or a related field preferred.

Own the Numbers. Support the Team. Drive Results.

Join Ascent Hospitality and play a key leadership role in building the financial foundation of an exciting 350-room AC Hotel & Element Hotel opening in Birmingham, AL.

Ascent Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).