Strategic Hotel Finance Director: Leadership & Insights

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Boston is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a trusted strategic partner to hotel leadership, driving profitability through strong financial leadership and robust internal controls.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, partnering with operations to optimize performance. This leadership role requires guiding a team, ensuring GAAP compliance, and delivering timely owner reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years in financial leadership, or comparable progressive hotel finance experience.
• Extensive background in budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, account reconciliation, and strong analytical skills for data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, POS/PMS systems, and proven leadership and communication abilities for team development and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Advise the General Manager and leadership team on financial performance, profitability, and business strategy.
• Lead budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial plans supporting occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and GOP goals.
• Partner with operational leaders to control costs, improve efficiencies, and achieve financial objectives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

POS/PMS systems

Job description

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Boston is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a trusted strategic partner to hotel leadership, driving profitability through strong financial leadership and robust internal controls.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, partnering with operations to optimize performance. This leadership role requires guiding a team, ensuring GAAP compliance, and delivering timely owner reporting.