Taskforce Director of Finance

Pyramid Burlington Management; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Corporate Task Force Director of Finance to lead hotel finance across the portfolio. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and compliance while partnering with operations to maximize profitability and owner returns.

The role requires a proven leader capable of guiding teams through transitions, implementing controls, and driving financial performance in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hotel finance teams.
• Proven track record in financial turnarounds and controls.
• Ability to partner with operations to improve profitability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior financial leader during task force assignments at hotels and resorts.
• Oversee hotel accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings with accurate statements.
• Analyze performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Partner with General Managers and Corporate Finance to drive performance.
• Support transitions, vacancies, openings, acquisitions, and special projects.
• Review internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Coach and develop on-property finance teams and prepare exec-level presentations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Operations partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels , a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality , our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS , which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

What you will have an opportunity to do:

Corporate Task Force Director of Finance

Location: Not specified

We are seeking highly motivated, analytical, and adaptable hospitality finance leaders to join our Corporate Task Force team as a Director of Finance . This role provides temporary on-property and regional support for hotels and resorts across the portfolio, assisting with leadership transitions, operational challenges, financial turnaround initiatives, new property openings, system implementations, acquisitions, and special projects.

The ideal candidate is an experienced hotel finance professional with a proven track record of driving financial performance, strengthening controls, leading teams through change, and partnering with operations to maximize profitability and owner returns. Successful candidates are confident leaders, problem solvers, and collaborative business partners who thrive in fast-paced environments and can quickly integrate into diverse hotel operations.

Your Role

• Serve as the senior financial leader during task force assignments at hotels and resorts across the portfolio.
• Oversee all aspects of hotel accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and compliance.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, revenue flow-through, cost controls, and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with General Managers, Area Leaders, and Corporate Finance teams to drive financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Support property transitions, leadership vacancies, acquisitions, openings, and special projects requiring interim finance leadership.
• Review internal controls and accounting processes, implementing improvements and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Monitor labor costs, departmental expenses, capital expenditures, and working capital management.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, including variance analysis and business planning.
• Oversee hotel banking, cash controls, account reconciliations, audits, tax compliance, and balance sheet reviews.
• Coach, mentor, and develop on-property accounting and finance team members.
• Facilitate external and internal audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Support system conversions, financial process improvements, and property-level training initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and communicate performance trends to stakeholders.
• Stay current on hospitality finance trends, accounting standards, and industry best practices.
• Travel extensively and provide on-site support based on business needs and assignment requirements.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or