Finance Director: New 350-Room Opening – Bonus

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

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