Finance Director - GAAP Champion and Close Process Leader

Silver Ventures; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perlen House, a Silver Ventures, Inc. property in San Antonio, seeks a Director of Finance accountable for GAAP-compliant financial reporting, a disciplined close process, and transparent data governance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, safeguard internal controls, and oversee audits to ensure accuracy and timeliness of statements. You will drive automation, standardization, and efficiency across the close cycle while partnering with hotel operations to align data inputs with corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Knowledgeable of hotel accounting functions and systems.
• Branded and independent hotel experience preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience managing and improving month-end close processes in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of data flows between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; ability to leverage systems for automation and process efficiency.
• Experience supporting external audits and interacting with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GAAP compliance across all accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
• Supervise and review the work of accounting staff to ensure adherence to policies, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Lead and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to achieve efficiency, accuracy, and reduced cycle times.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, ensuring clear documentation and timely correction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve the quality, consistency, and transparency of financial data inputs.
• Establish and monitor controls over data flows between sub-ledgers and the general ledger to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and process optimization within the accounting function.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained for all financial transactions and reporting processes.
• Lead external audits and internal reviews by providing accurate documentation and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Month-end close leadership

Team leadership

Internal controls

Financial reporting

ERP proficiency

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Perlen House, a Silver Ventures, Inc. property in San Antonio, seeks a Director of Finance accountable for GAAP-compliant financial reporting, a disciplined close process, and transparent data governance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, safeguard internal controls, and oversee audits to ensure accuracy and timeliness of statements. You will drive automation, standardization, and efficiency across the close cycle while partnering with hotel operations to align data inputs with corporate