Dual-Hotel Finance Director — Strategic Leader

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Evanston, Deerfield (IL, IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Complex Director of Finance to lead the financial direction for two premier full-service hotels (Hilton Orrington Evanston and Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield). Based on-site at both properties, you will report to ownership and executive leadership, ensuring profitability, strong controls, and compliant financial reporting.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audits, capital planning, and collaboration with Operations, Revenue Management, and HR to

Qualifications

• This role requires a Director of Finance level with multi-property hotel experience.
• Experience overseeing finances for full-service hotels with significant revenue.
• Strong leadership, governance, and ownership reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting and financial reporting for two hotels.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial strategy.
• Partner with Operations to optimize profitability and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, ownership requirements, and regulations.
• Develop and mentor high-performing finance teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Multi-property management

Operations partnership

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Hilton PEP

Marriott LightSpeed PMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Complex Director of Finance to lead the financial direction for two premier full-service hotels (Hilton Orrington Evanston and Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield). Based on-site at both properties, you will report to ownership and executive leadership, ensuring profitability, strong controls, and compliant financial reporting.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audits, capital planning, and collaboration with Operations, Revenue Management, and HR to