The Westin Cincinnati - Director Finance

Aimbridge Hospitality; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Westin Cincinnati, part of Aimbridge Hospitality, is seeking a Director of Finance. You will partner with the General Manager and hotel leadership to turn financial insight into stronger performance and profitability, leading all accounting and finance functions and ensuring robust internal controls.

You will deliver timely reporting, manage budgets and forecasts, oversee payroll and accounting operations, and present insights to ownership and corporate leadership to drive confident

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• At least 5 years of financial leadership experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency with GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance functions for the property.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial statements and owner reports.
• Partner with General Manager and hotel leadership to drive profitability and performance.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial plans.
• Present insights to ownership and corporate leadership to support decisions.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS/PMS systems

Job description

The Westin Cincinnati - Director Finance Aimbridge Hospitality

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

As Director of Finance, you will be a trusted strategic partner to the General Manager and hotel leadership team, turning financial insight into stronger performance, greater profitability, and long-term success. You will lead all accounting and finance functions, safeguard robust internal controls, ensure compliance with company policies and brand standards, and deliver timely, accurate reporting that drives confident decisions.

This role is perfect for you if you enjoy:

• Combining strategic vision with hands-on financial leadership.
• Turning financial insights into opportunities that improve efficiency and performance.
• Developing accounting talent and collaborating across departments to achieve revenue and profit goals.

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Strategy & Business Partnership

• 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.

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll review, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial statements, owner reports, cash flow reporting, and supporting analyses.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, brand standards, regulations, audits, and tax requirements.

Leadership & Financial Operations

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, capital expenditures, reserves, and future cash needs.
• Recruit, coach, and develop the accounting team through clear accountability, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Present financial insights to ownership and corporate leadership to support sound operational decisions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

The Westin Cincinnati - Director Finance Aimbridge Hospitality