Hospitality Finance Director - Strategy & Impact

Hilton; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in California is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations for the hotel, driving profitability and efficiency while upholding GAAP and safeguarding assets.

You will partner with hotel leadership to deliver data-driven insights, manage annual plans and budgets, and guide a high-performing finance team through strategic initiatives. This role blends financial leadership with hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality
• Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing
• Inspiring others through Leadership
• A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes
• A sense of Ownership and accountability
• A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy: Oversee all financial operations, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s strategic goals to optimize profitability and efficiency
• Oversee financial planning and analysis: Direct the preparation of annual plans, projections, and budgets, providing financial insights to support business decisions
• Advise hotel leadership: Serve as the primary financial advisor to hotel management, ownership, and department heads, offering data-driven recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Ensure financial compliance: Uphold adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and safeguard hotel assets through strong financial controls
• Optimize financial reporting: Oversee systems and processes to drive accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in financial reporting.
• Monitor and approve financial transactions: Oversee and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to maintain fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

Job description

Hilton in California is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations for the hotel, driving profitability and efficiency while upholding GAAP and safeguarding assets.

You will partner with hotel leadership to deliver data-driven insights, manage annual plans and budgets, and guide a high-performing finance team through strategic initiatives. This role blends financial leadership with hospitality excellence.