Finance Manager

Hilton Universal/Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Complimentary Employee Meals

Exclusive worldwide Hilton employee旅行雰

Job summary

Hilton Universal/Los Angeles is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across a hospitality and commercial real estate portfolio. You will manage multi-entity operations, support budgeting/forecasting, and drive process improvements for accurate reporting and strong financial performance.

The role requires leadership of the accounting team, collaboration with management, and coordination with external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CMA preferred
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience
• Hotel/hospitality accounting experience preferred
• Experience leading month-end close and external audits
• Familiarity with hotel/property management systems

Responsibilities

• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close across entities
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, cash mgmt, intercompany
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages
• Provide budget-to-actual and variance analyses with drivers
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting across properties
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Oversee hotel accounting functions and payroll accounting
• Ensure tax remittance and statutory obligations are met
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and consolidation
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance
• Coordinate external audits and tax engagements
• Monitor lender covenants and brand requirements
• Lead automation to improve controls and reporting
• Provide leadership to accounting team

Skills

Excel advanced (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)

GAAP knowledge

Mult entity accounting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Yardi

FOSSE/Stay/PEP

M3 hospitality platform

Job description

The Finance Manager oversees the company’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across its hospitality and commercial real estate portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, managing multi-entity accounting operations, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements. Such a position also drives process improvements, supports financial and operational decision-making, and collaborates with management and cross-functional teams to promote efficiency, accountability, and strong financial performance.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Pay rate: $100,000-$120,000 annually
• 401(k) with company matching
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Exclusive worldwide Hilton employee travel discount program
• ... and more

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities, ensuring timely completion and accurate financial records
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, cash management, and intercompany accounting activities
• Investigate and resolve variances in bank reconciliations, credit card settlements, revenue reports, and other financial records
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages for management, ownership, and the board
• Provide budget-to-actual, period-over-period, and operational variance analyses with explanations of key drivers
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including departmental, property-level, and profit center analysis
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Oversee hotel accounting functions, including daily revenue reporting, night audit reviews, guest and city ledgers, payroll accounting, and cash controls
• Ensure accurate accounting, collection, and remittance of applicable taxes, fees, and other statutory obligations
• Manage accounting for affiliated hotel entities while overseeing commercial real estate accounting in Yardi, including tenant billing, rent rolls, lease receivables, CAM charges, and operating expense recoveries
• Ensure accurate intercompany reconciliations and consolidation across all entities
• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate external audits and tax engagements, including preparation of schedules and documentation
• Monitor compliance with lender covenants, hotel brand requirements, ownership reporting obligations, and other contractual commitments
• Serve as the accounting subject-matter expert for FOSSE, Stay, PEP, and Yardi, including general ledger interfaces and system integrations
• Coordinate with Hilton and Marriott support teams to resolve system issues, interface errors, and financial reporting discrepancies
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to strengthen controls, standardize workflows, and enhance reporting efficiency
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to the accounting team to ensure effective execution of financial operations
• Support finance leadership and management in overseeing financial and operational activities and ensuring business continuity
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Hotel or hospitality accounting experience required; multi-entity and commercial real estate or office leasing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close, preparing financial statements, and managing external audits
• Experience with hotel property management systems, including FOSSE, Stay, or PEP, is preferred
• Proficiency in Yardi for commercial real estate accounting is preferred
• Prior experience with M3 or comparable hospitality accounting platforms is desirable
• Required Skills/Abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex formulas (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS), pivot tables, Power Query, macros, financial modeling, and automated reporting and reconciliations; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to investigate variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments and engage with management, property teams, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated initiative in improving accounting workflows, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
• Sound judgment, accountability, and discretion in managing financial information and confidential matters

Schedule

Work schedules are based on the operational needs of the business. Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required for this position.

Physical, Mental, Environmental & Technical Demands

Fast-paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, and twist in the work area. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 250lbs. often for extended periods. Must be able to maneuver around property. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and copier. Must have manual dexterity to operate all office equipment. May include exposure to high levels of ambient noise for prolonged periods, must be able to perform essential job functions effectively in such conditions.

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained as part of the orientation process.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Sun Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.