Hotel Finance Director: Strategy, Controls & Growth

Wischermann Partners, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Employer paid Life/LTD

Fully vested 401k

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Recognition Program

Volunteer Initiatives

Marriott Hotel Travel Discounts

Job summary

The Westin Indianapolis Airport hotel seeks a Director of Finance to oversee the hotel’s financial health, including budgeting, A/R, A/P, cash handling, and all revenue/expense accounts.

Candidate will lead a team, implement internal controls, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements while partnering with corporate teams to align financial strategy with hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a full-service hospitality operation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, M3 accounting software, ProfitSword, Property Management Systems, Point of Sale Systems, Payroll systems, and other finance-related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
• Develop and manage internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Review, verify, and report daily revenue and expense reports.
• Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, reports required by regulatory agencies, and all other reports requested.
• Analyze the financial activities of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal, brand, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
• Prepare and file annual tax returns in coordination with the corporate team and ownership.
• Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
• Assist in all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker’s compensation.
• Oversee contracts and agreements and assist hotel management in maintaining licenses, permits, insurance, and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field

Tools

M3 accounting software

ProfitSword

Property Management Systems

Point of Sale Systems

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Westin Indianapolis Airport hotel seeks a Director of Finance to oversee the hotel’s financial health, including budgeting, A/R, A/P, cash handling, and all revenue/expense accounts.

Candidate will lead a team, implement internal controls, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements while partnering with corporate teams to align financial strategy with hotel operations.