Finance Director, Luxury Resort Operations

Black Desert Resort

Ivins (UT)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Employee dining

Resort discounts

Job summary

Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to lead daily accounting and financial operations for the resort and Black Desert Club, with potential golf operations oversight in the future.

The role partners with department heads to drive operational excellence, ensure internal controls, and support strategic decisions through accurate reporting, forecasting, and audits. Onsite, full-time, year-round position with strong compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
Minimum of five years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort, or hospitality environment.
Strong understanding of hotel accounting, USALI, and GAAP.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of hotel property management systems, point-of-sale systems, and accounting software.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting or finance professionals.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining exceptional accuracy and meeting deadlines.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

Assist the Area Director of Finance in managing all daily accounting and finance operations for the resort.
Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Finance team members while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
Review and analyze monthly financial statements, operating results, forecasts, and variance reports.
Assist with the preparation of annual operating budgets, capital budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Cash Management, and Fixed Asset accounting functions.
Review and approve account reconciliations, financial transactions, and balance sheet schedules.
Partner with operational leaders to analyze labor costs, revenue trends, expenses, and profitability opportunities.
Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and working capital while supporting cash management strategies.
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely completion of audit requests.
Assist with tax reporting, regulatory filings, and compliance documentation.
Develop and improve financial processes, reporting tools, and internal control procedures.
Support system implementations, software upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
Participate in executive meetings and provide financial guidance for operational decision-making.
Serve as Acting Director of Finance during absences or as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.