Hotel Finance Director: Strategy & Profitability

Hotel Equities; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Cell Phone Allowance

Associate Travel Discounts

Retail/Shopping Discounts

Career Development

Job summary

Hotel Equities is seeking a Director of Finance for the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA, to lead all finance operations, drive profitability, and ensure strict adherence to GAAP and brand standards. You will direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while partnering with leadership and ownership to deliver strategic guidance.

The role requires 5+ years in hospitality finance with leadership, familiarity with hotel systems (M3, Opera, BirchStreet), and an MBA/CMA/CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive hospitality finance experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Previous experience as a Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, or Hotel Controller in a full-service hotel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets in partnership with hotel leadership.
• Monitor hotel performance and recommend strategies to maximize revenue, control expenses, and improve profitability.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, company policies, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Maintain effective cash management practices and oversee banking relationships.
• Partner with department leaders to analyze labor, purchasing, inventory, and operational costs while identifying opportunities for improved efficiencies.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to the General Manager and ownership group.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and lead the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt brand requirements and ownership reporting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Hospitality finance knowledge

Accounting & financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Tools

M3

Opera

BirchStreet

Financial reporting software

Job description

Hotel Equities is seeking a Director of Finance for the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA, to lead all finance operations, drive profitability, and ensure strict adherence to GAAP and brand standards. You will direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while partnering with leadership and ownership to deliver strategic guidance.

The role requires 5+ years in hospitality finance with leadership, familiarity with hotel systems (M3, Opera, BirchStreet), and an MBA/CMA/CPA preferred.