Senior Finance Lead - Luxury Hotel Operations

Oetker Hotels; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan matching

Training opportunities

Hotel meals

Dry cleaning

Job summary

The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach invites you to join its finance leadership team as Assistant Director of Finance, working with the Director of Finance to deliver exceptional financial support and service to guests.

Requirements include 5+ years in senior finance roles in hospitality, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, fluency in English, and strong Excel and main accounting systems knowledge for a full‑time role based in the Palm Beach area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior finance roles within hospitality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Full‑time position; eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP, AR, GL and Cash functions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and internal controls.
• Support month-end closing and financial planning activities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Hospitality finance

Excel proficient

Opera & Simphony

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Tools

POS systems

Opera

Simphony

Job description

The Vineta Hotel - situated in the heart of Palm Beach, in homage to an illustrious history dating back 100 years, The Vineta Hotel has been restored to its former splendor and reopens shortly in a familiar location. Two blocks away from Worth Avenue in the heart of Palm Beach, The Vineta embodies the elegant, artistic life of a destination famed for its restaurant scene, designer boutiques and noteworthy galleries. The hotel is the first in the US to join the Oetker Hotels portfolio.

Originally called The Vineta Hotel, this landmark dates back to 1926 and is a fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture seen throughout the destination.

A top-to-bottom renovation marks an opportune moment to bring back the original name of this establishment, The Vineta, to clearly mark a bold new chapter in its history. Combining stylish décor with contemporary comfort and the city’s most coveted social setting, complemented by world-class cuisine and unrivalled service, the property will quickly be established as the pinnacle of hospitality in Palm Beach

The Vineta Hotel invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.

Missions

The Assistant Director of Finance supports the daily financial activities of the hotel, working alongside with the Director of Finance and works closely with other departments, assuring that the hotel has all necessary financial support to deliver an extraordinary service to our guests.

Profile

• Developing means improving profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Responsible for implementing company policies and regulations, creating new ones as needed while coordinating with the Director of Finance.
• Processes and prepares financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
• Oversee the AP, AR, GL, and Cash functions.
• Reviews and audits financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct.
• Responsible for the reconciliation and justification of accounts, oversee and manage individual accounts.
• Participates in the follow-up of contracts and subscriptions, monitoring the terms and ensuring compliance.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Participates in the maintenance and justification of the distribution accounts.
• Supervises the activities of purchasing and receiving team.
• Prepares and reviews provisions of the previous month, ensuring efficient month-end financial closing.
• Posts the entries for the monthly and annual closing.
• Supports the organization and management of purchasing team.
• Ensures the follow-up, control, allocation, and payment of expense reports.
• Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks. Ensures compliance with all appropriate and required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  
  

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior financial position in the hospitality industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Fluent in English; other languages considered an asset.
• Full-Time position
• Advanced skills in Excel tools and functions, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of main accounting systems (such as: POS, Opera, Simphony tacs).
• Previous experience of auditing accounts.
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time at a desk typing, reading and working on a computer.
  
  

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employer paid health benefits package

401(k) plan matching program

Comprehensive overall compensation package (PTO, holidays)

Excellent Training and Development opportunities with Oetker Hotels

Complimentary Hotelier Meals

Complimentary Dry Cleaning

The Vineta Hotel is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L’Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.