Hotel Finance Director - Lead 3 Properties, Hands-On

Colwen Management Inc; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Hotel Discount Travel Program

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Colwen Hotels seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead the three-hotel Framingham Collection (Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Fairfield Inn by Marriott Framingham, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Framingham). The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on accounting for daily operations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will manage AR, AP, month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, payroll reviews, and provide financial insight to hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hotel accounting experience at the Accounting Manager, Controller, or comparable level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and USALI.
• Experience with hotel PMS, POS, accounting, and payroll systems.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, ProfitSword, Ottimate, and/or UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day accounting and financial functions for all three hotels within The Framingham Collection.
• Ensure compliance with property internal controls, Colwen Hotels SOPs, GAAP, USALI, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Manage daily accounting processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting of hotel revenues, including verification of deposits and cash activity.
• Handle the full Accounts Receivable process, from invoice preparation through collections and follow-up.
• Manage Accounts Payable processes, including new vendor setup, vendor statement review, and timely invoice processing.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting on month-end close, general ledger activity, and preparation of Profit & Loss statements.
• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful commentary and recommendations to improve profitability.
• Provide General Managers and department leaders with financial insight related to labor, forecasting, budgeting, expenses, and overall hotel performance.
• Review employee timekeeping and tip processing, make necessary edits, and work with department leaders to ensure timecards are accurate and approved for payroll
• Maintain oversight and accurate reconciliation of house funds, hotel banks, daily cash deposits, and cashier variances
• Assist hotel teams in resolving guest billing questions and discrepancies
• Prepare and review financial and operational reports, including P&L reporting, payroll, forecasting, and capital planning
• Participate as a member of the hotel leadership team and attend business and operational meetings as needed
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard hotel assets
• Perform other related duties as needed

Skills

Hotel accounting

GAAP

USALI

Analytical skills

Independent leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Tools

Sage Intacct

ProfitSword

Ottimate

UKG

Job description

Colwen Hotels seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead the three-hotel Framingham Collection (Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Fairfield Inn by Marriott Framingham, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Framingham). The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on accounting for daily operations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will manage AR, AP, month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, payroll reviews, and provide financial insight to hotel leadership.