Finance Leader for Boutique Hotel Operations

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to lead financial operations for a Kimpton property in Dallas. You will partner with the Director of Finance and department heads to drive financial performance, supervise accounting staff, and manage month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting with strict adherence to corporate standards.

You will monitor cash flow, support audits, and contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Studies is required, a Master's degree is a plus.
• 3 years of progressive experience in multiple areas of accounting including leadership.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, P&L statements and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills both internally and externally.
• Effective organization and time management.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar accounting package is preferred.
• Prior experience with Opera and POS systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Finance to provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to the General Manager, and Department Heads to achieve optimal financial and operational performance.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day operations of accounting staff, plan and organize work, and communicate goals. Advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identifying options and resolving issues.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and assist with the monthly financial close process.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheet analysis, and owner reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of financial performance metrics, forecasts, budgets, and variance reports, providing analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage cash flow and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation for financial transactions.
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely responses and the implementation of corrective action plans when needed.
• Oversee the Hotel electronic document workflow, ensuring appropriate user roles and approvals
• Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies that align with financial objectives and support GOP Target Flow Through

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Studies

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft

Opera PMS

POS Systems

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to lead financial operations for a Kimpton property in Dallas. You will partner with the Director of Finance and department heads to drive financial performance, supervise accounting staff, and manage month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting with strict adherence to corporate standards.

You will monitor cash flow, support audits, and contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and performance metrics.