Sr. Finance Leader - Hospitality

The Home; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization seeks a Senior Finance Leader in Franklin, TN, responsible for financial and accounting functions in luxury hospitality. The individual will drive financial performance through strong analysis and governance, oversee budgeting, forecasts, and compliance while leading the finance team. This role requires over 7 years of experience in hospitality and a degree in Finance or Accounting. Offering a salary range of $125,000 - $155,000 annually with bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in hospitality such as hotel or hospital.
• 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to drive organizational performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow planning for accuracy.
• Manage financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Summary

The Senior Finance Leader is responsible for leading all financial and accounting functions for a luxury hospitality property and affiliated business entities. This role oversees financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while supporting operational leadership in achieving revenue, profitability, and service objectives.

The position plays a strategic role in driving financial performance through data‑driven insights, cost controls, and effective financial governance, while ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to drive organizational performance and profitability.
• Partner with executive and operational leaders on revenue optimization, margin improvement, and financial sustainability.
• Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts (short- and long-term), and cash flow planning to ensure accuracy and liquidity.
• Oversee all financial reporting and compliance, including reconciliations, income statements, cash flow, A/R, A/P, payroll, and tax obligations.
• Establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and internal audit processes.
• Manage financial systems, data integrity, dashboards, and integration with operational platforms.
• Oversee inventory controls, purchasing processes, and key asset utilization metrics.
• Lead, develop, and performance‑manage the finance and accounting team.
• Oversee financial aspects of contracts, leases, and risk management initiatives.
• Execute special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: 7+ years' experience in hospitality - hotel, hospital, etc.
• 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and financial systems.
• Ability to lead teams, manage complex priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership style with strong coaching, collaboration, problem‑solving.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 10 - 15 years

Salary: $125,000 - $155,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: Yes