Area Director of Finance

Overview

Join a premier hospitality group at the forefront of Maine’s luxury travel scene. Kennebunkport Resort Collection (KRC)—a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts, and restaurants—is seeking an experienced and strategic Area Director of Finance to oversee financial operations across multiple properties within our organization.

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring fiscal integrity, driving profitability, and supporting sustainable growth through data-driven insights and collaboration within our teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional with deep knowledge of hospitality operations, a strong analytical mindset, and a passion for building efficient, high-performing financial systems.

At KRC, we blend classic coastal charm with modern, thoughtful hospitality. As a leader on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the financial success of some of New England’s most unique and beloved properties, all while working in a culture that values transparency, innovation, and community.

• Direct the finance and accounting team, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, compensation recommendations, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Oversee the month-end closing process and ensure timely preparation and review of P&L statements
• Partner with the Regional Director of Finance to execute year-end closings and financial reporting
• Prepare and assist in producing financial documents including cash flow statements, income statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Conduct financial analysis and advise Managing Directors and General Managers on business performance
• Monitor and manage cash flow statements and projections
• Oversee bank account management, including monthly reconciliations, payroll funding, payments, transfers, and disbursements
• Maintain and review the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of sales, use, and occupancy tax returns and other required external reporting

• Assist with implementation, training, and ongoing management of accounting software and systems
• Serve as the lead trainer for new finance team members, including onboarding and system access setup
• Collaborate with the Regional Director of Finance on annual budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal control procedures and finance department SOPs
• Ensure payroll process compliance with federal and state regulations in collaboration with EOS Centralized Payroll
• Safeguard all legal, treasury, and tax documentation while ensuring compliance with all statutory, fiscal, and governmental reporting requirements
• Monitor adherence to debt and management agreement covenants
• Coordinate property audits and respond to governmental and regulatory inquiries, including IRS matters

• Provide leadership, direction, and professional development opportunities for finance team members
• Lead recurring finance meetings with property leadership and EOS Finance representatives
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Model professionalism and maintain high standards of conduct and performance

• Perform and oversee all accounting functions including AP/AR, journal entries, and General Ledger management when necessary
• Execute additional accounting tasks and projects as assigned by EOS Finance or operational leadership
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies including workplace safety, emergency procedures, security, anti-harassment, and workplace conduct standards

• Ability to remain seated and work on a computer for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to perform repetitive keystrokes and manual entry tasks for up to 8 hours
• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information verbally and in writing
• Must complete a background check

• Microsoft Office including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel programs
• Adobe
• Property Management System (Stay in Touch)
• Point of Sale System (Toast)
• Printer/Copier/Scanner & Fax Machine
• Accountin…