Strategic Finance Director for Dual-Brand Hotels

AC Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, part of Avion Hospitality, seeks a Director of Finance to lead the combined financial operations for the AC Hotel and Element San Antonio Riverwalk. This executive role partners with the General Manager, ownership, and leadership to drive profitability, control costs, and strengthen asset performance across both brands.

The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls, translating financial data into actionable strategies for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous hotel finance or accounting leadership experience required.
• Experience with dual-brand, full-service hotel operations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance and accounting functions for the dual-brand AC Hotel and Element San Antonio Riverwalk.
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the General Manager and ownership.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze hotel performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
• Present financial results and KPIs to leadership and ownership.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, income audit, and cash management.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial guidance for capital planning and ROI opportunities.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Hotel operations knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Executive communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

Hotel accounting systems

Job description

AC Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, part of Avion Hospitality, seeks a Director of Finance to lead the combined financial operations for the AC Hotel and Element San Antonio Riverwalk. This executive role partners with the General Manager, ownership, and leadership to drive profitability, control costs, and strengthen asset performance across both brands.

The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls, translating financial data into actionable strategies for