Director of Finance; Perlen House

Director Of Finance

The Director of Finance for Perlen House is accountable for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in strict adherence to GAAP. This role drives a disciplined and streamlined close process while promoting transparency, consistency, and reliability of financial data.

Perlen House is an upscale, modern all-suite hotel offering refined comfort in the heart of San Antonio's Historic Pearl District.

GAAP Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with GAAP across all accounting activities, including review and oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.

Close Process Efficiency:

• Supervise and review the work of accounting staff to ensure adherence to policies, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Lead and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to achieve efficiency, accuracy, and reduced cycle times.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, ensuring clear documentation and timely correction.

Data Transparency:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve the quality, consistency, and transparency of financial data inputs.
• Establish and monitor controls over data flows between sub-ledgers and the general ledger to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and process optimization within the accounting function.

Controls Environment:

• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained for all financial transactions and reporting processes.
• Lead external audits and internal reviews by providing accurate documentation and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Knowledgeable of hotel accounting functions and systems. Branded and independent hotel experience preferred. 58+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks. Proven experience managing and improving month-end close processes in a complex environment. Strong understanding of data flows between sub-ledgers and the general ledger, with the ability to ensure data integrity and transparency.

Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; ability to leverage systems for automation and process efficiency. Experience supporting external audits and interacting with auditors.

Ability to work in an office environment with prolonged computer use. Ability to meet deadlines during peak close periods.