Hospitality Finance Director - Strategy & Growth

Sage Hospitality Group; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Hotel and dining discounts

Job summary

The Lodge at Sonoma, a Sage Hospitality Group property, seeks a Director of Finance to serve as the financial leader across payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will implement internal controls and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while guiding leaders and assets to preserve financial health.

You will oversee monthly financial statements, cost controls, and staff development, partnering with department heads to achieve targets and support sustained

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of hotel accounting functions and reporting.
• Ability to analyze balance sheets and prepare journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.
• Develop annual operating budgets and ensure revenue and cost targets.
• Set department objectives and monitor progress with action plans.
• Forecast monthly staff and cost expenditures and align with sales.
• Review financial statements and approve major expenses.
• Promote engagement and retain associates within the department.
• Conduct performance reviews and address underperformance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Evaluate market activity and assist in key account contracts.

Skills

Hotel accounting functions

Balance sheet analysis

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

State and Federal reports

Staff training

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

The Lodge at Sonoma, a Sage Hospitality Group property, seeks a Director of Finance to serve as the financial leader across payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will implement internal controls and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while guiding leaders and assets to preserve financial health.

You will oversee monthly financial statements, cost controls, and staff development, partnering with department heads to achieve targets and support sustained