Hotel Chief Accountant: Lead Finance, Payroll & Team

Hilton; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Go Hilton travel discount program

ESPP 15% discount

Paid parental leave

Caregiving concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu seeks a Chief Accountant to lead hotel finance operations and deliver accurate financial reporting. You will oversee general ledger, payroll, budgeting, and internal controls while mentoring a dedicated finance team in a fast-paced resort environment.

The ideal candidate brings hotel finance management experience, familiarity with Hilton systems, and union experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing hotel finance operations and reporting.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to coach a team.
• Familiarity with Hilton systems; union experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger and financial reporting, reconciling accounts and guiding staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide reporting oversight, including month-end closes, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Manage budgets and inventories to control costs.
• Supervise payroll processing, timekeeping, gratuity calculations, and audits.
• Process financial transactions, ensure proper deposits, and maintain records.
• Lead and develop the team through coaching, evaluations, and professional growth.

Skills

Hotel finance management

Leadership

Union experience preferred

Job description

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu seeks a Chief Accountant to lead hotel finance operations and deliver accurate financial reporting. You will oversee general ledger, payroll, budgeting, and internal controls while mentoring a dedicated finance team in a fast-paced resort environment.

The ideal candidate brings hotel finance management experience, familiarity with Hilton systems, and union experience.