Hotel Finance Director

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is recruiting for a Hotel Finance Director in San Antonio, TX. This senior role leads all hotel finance functions, partnering directly with ownership and executive leadership to guide strategic decisions and drive financial performance for a flagship luxury property.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and all accounting operations, including month-end close and audits, while mentoring a dedicated finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive hotel finance and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial reporting and accounting systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and property-level financial management activities.
• Proven success managing month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze operating performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, and Income Audit.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and financial risk management activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and financial reviews.
• Mentor, develop, and lead the property’s finance and accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Hotel Finance Director

Salary: $150,000 Base + 30% Bonus

Location: San Antonio, TX

Ready to step into a highly visible finance leadership role with a premier luxury hospitality organization? This opportunity offers direct partnership with ownership and executive leadership while overseeing the full financial performance of a flagship hotel asset.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Serve as the senior financial leader for a high-profile luxury hospitality property.
• Partner directly with ownership and executive leadership on strategic business decisions.
• Lead all aspects of hotel finance, accounting, reporting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Drive profitability and operational performance through financial analysis and business insights.
• Oversee a broad scope including AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, and Income Audit functions.
• Influence both operational and capital investment initiatives.
• Lead and develop an established finance and accounting team.
• Gain visibility across all areas of property operations while supporting long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities for the Hotel Finance Director

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze operating performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, and Income Audit.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and financial risk management activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and financial reviews.
• Mentor, develop, and lead the property’s finance and accounting team.

Qualifications for the Hotel Finance Director

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive hotel finance and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial reporting and accounting systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and property-level financial management activities.
• Proven success managing month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a luxury hotel, resort, boutique hotel, or upscale lodging environment.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Finance.
• Experience partnering directly with ownership groups and executive leadership teams.

Direct hotel accounting/finance experience is required. Candidates must have recent, hands-on experience in hotel finance leadership. General hospitality or broader real estate experience without direct hotel accounting responsibility will not be considered.