Director of Finance - Hotel

Job Summary

The Director of Finance is the strategic leader responsible for all financial aspects of Q Center, ensuring the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. This position provides vision, leadership, strategic direction, and development of the finance department to drive financial success and client, guest and associate satisfaction. The Director oversees financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, monthly and annual closing of the financials, cash flow, payroll, profitability analysis and audits, while maintaining prudent internal controls and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Paid time off
• 401(K) with employer match
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Wellness Credits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life, AD&D
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Meals

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of progressive financial leadership in a full-service hotel, resort, or comparable facility
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local financial regulations, including payroll with holdings, sales & use and hotel taxes
• Proven success in budget development, forecasting, and achieving financial targets

• Long hours sometimes required.
• Sedentary work, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business procedures.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with Q Center’s business plan and vision.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors, overseeing and managing all (departmental) vendor contracts.
• Interview candidates for open department management positions and follow standards for hiring approvals.
• Organize and oversee the work and schedules of departmental managers and/or supervisors.

• Improve associate and guest satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
• Lead coordination and integration of efforts among departments to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
• Oversee all financial operations including financial reporting, payroll, cash flow and audits.
• Lead monthly and annual financial statement closings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and manage property-wide budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with department leaders to align financial goals with operational objectives.
• Provide critiques and strategic recommendations to department heads.
• Drive profitability through cost control, revenue optimization, and process improvements.
• Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, licenses, contracts, insurance and tax obligations.
• Maintain and audit internal financial controls including inventory, purchasing, payroll, asset management and certificate of insurance.
• Manage department vendor relationships and oversee contract negotiations.
• Conduct department management performance reviews in accordance with Q Center standards.
• Motivate, coach and counsel all department management according to Q Center policy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support cross-departmental initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Lead financial input on operational projects, systems upgrades, and strategic initiatives.
• Leverage strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence and encourage the executive leadership team to develop and meet Q Center’s goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operational projects and systems.
• Develop and maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate and explain new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meet with entire staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
• Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues, including the accurate and timely preparation of cash flow statements, management of deposits and receivables, accounts payables, payroll funding, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with the…