Accounting Manager

Location: City of Saratoga Springs

About The Company

We are a young, fast-growing company (just recognized in the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies-driven Weekenders working together to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel and exploration! We specialize in creating inspiring hotel stays for our guests in iconic destinations.

Core Values

• Embrace a Growth Mindset – Always be a student and always be open-minded
• Be Adventurous – Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward
• Be a Ninja – Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers
• Be a Host – Treat guests and teammates like you would family
• Be of Integrity – Own your Domain:
  Be accountable to your job & the greater mission;
  Embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability;
  Follow-through and do what you say you’ll do

What You'll Be Responsible For

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of Weekender Hotels. This role ensures accuracy in accounting records, timely reporting, and compliance with established policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager supports leadership by providing clear, accurate financial information to help guide operational decisions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Ensure smooth functioning of day-to-day financial transactions and processes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements in accordance with GAAP and hospitality industry standards (USALI), in collaboration with our 3rd-party accounting team
• Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition and daily reconciliations across properties
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud

Budget Support & Analysis

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts by providing accurate historical data and variance explanations
• Track budget-to-actual performance and flag variances to leadership for review
• Support cash management by ensuring timely deposits, vendor payments, and reconciliations

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Partner with General Managers and Department Heads to ensure accurate expense coding, labor tracking, and adherence to accounting procedures
• Provide property teams with regular financial updates and training on accounting best practices
• Support the leadership with analysis and reports as needed

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Maintain and optimize hospitality accounting software and related systems
• Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency of accounting workflows
• Support system upgrades and process documentation to ensure consistency across properties

External Coordination

• Support audit preparation and assist with external reporting requests
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure timely payments andations
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and tax regulations

Other Duties

• Perform other financial responsibilities as assigned to support Weekender Hotels’ mission and growth, including support of Weekender’s affiliated partner Northbound Capital

Success Measures

• Financial records are accurate, complete, and reconciled on time each month
• Leadership and General Managers receive clear, actionable financial reports that help guide daily operational decisions
• Accounting processes across all properties are standardized, compliant, and efficient
• Vendor payments, payroll, and revenue reconciliations are processed promptly and accurately
• Budget tracking and variance explanations are provided proactively, supporting data-driven decision making
• Audit preparation and external reporting requests are handled efficiently and with minimal rework
• Collaboration between Accounting, Operations, and Corporate teams is strong, consistent, and solutions-focused
• Internal controls and documentation are well maintained, minimizing financial risk and positioning the company for growth

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management

5+ years of accounting/finance experience in the hospitality industry, including multi-entity management (hotel or restaurant)

Experience in start up companies a plus

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