Finance Director: Strategic Growth & Compliance Leader

Sprague Hotel Developers; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount at hotels worldwide

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401k

Ancillary benefits access

Job summary

Sprague Hotel Developers is seeking an experienced Financial Director to oversee financial operations, strengthen accounting processes, and provide strategic financial guidance to leadership. This role balances hands-on accounting oversight with big-picture planning, compliance, and team development.

This leader will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while partnering with executives to shape growth initiatives and profitability across hotel projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in accounting, finance leadership, or financial management.
• Experience with Acumatica or similar cloud-based ERP/accounting software and 3rd-party payroll processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, accounting management, and reporting activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain strong internal controls.
• Lead cost analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and financial performance review.
• Manage general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end close, and related accounting processes.
• Review and analyze financial statements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and support accounting team members while fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as required.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Acumatica ERP

3rd-party payroll processing

Job description

Sprague Hotel Developers is seeking an experienced Financial Director to oversee financial operations, strengthen accounting processes, and provide strategic financial guidance to leadership. This role balances hands-on accounting oversight with big-picture planning, compliance, and team development.

This leader will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while partnering with executives to shape growth initiatives and profitability across hotel projects.