Senior Complex Director of Finance

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Position: Senior Complex Director of Finance

Location: Seattle, WA

Job :198

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SENIOR COMPLEX DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Reports to:

GM’s of the designated hotels

SENIOR COMPLEX DIRECTOR OF FINANCE — The role ensures execution of hotel financial obligations across the designated properties, with accountability to the GM’s and dotted line to the VP, Finance Operations. This position will serve as Complex Director of Finance for Populus Seattle and Populus Denver.

We are Aparium Hotel Group, a brand known for blending the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, and for operating in distinct markets with a boutique, lifestyle approach.

Your career experience is eclectic and dynamic. You have progressed from diverse operating roles into corporate or multi-property leadership within upper-upscale or luxury hotel companies, and are comfortable in boutique hotel and lifestyle brand environments. You are candid, articulate, and adept at partnering with ownership groups, adaptable to engaging with a variety of owners, familiar with secondary markets, and comfortable with the evolving concept of luxury as approachable rather than cookie-cutter.

You stay connected to your city and community and look for opportunities to innovate in service, amenities, and guest experiences.

The Senior Complex Director of Finance reports to the GM’s of the designated properties with a dotted line to the VP, Finance Operations, and ensures execution of hotel financial obligations. This role will be the Complex Director of Finance for Populus Seattle and Populus Denver. Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel, safeguards assets, and prepares financial reports in accordance with GAAP/USALI and Aparium standards.

As a growth-focused company, the ability to execute strategically at both the local and corporate levels is critical.

The Senior Complex Director of Finance provides strategic leadership, functional guidance, and insights to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executives, and Department Heads to support optimal business decisions. The role involves liaising with ownership groups, asset managers, hotel legal counsel, insurance providers, tax consultants, auditors, banks, and investors. This position is a key member of the core finance team and requires a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, presentation, and analytical skills, and multi-property leadership experience.

• Uphold and model the company's principles of People, Place, and Character, and ensure direct reports model these values.
• Oversee and manage the financial operations of multiple properties, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership and department heads to support operational decisions with financial insights.
• Partner with Sales, Revenue, and Operations teams to evaluate pricing, margins, and business performance initiatives.
• Participate in ownership meetings, presenting financial updates and strategic recommendations. Work with the SVP and VP of Finance to develop and execute financial strategies that support growth and profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and local/state/federal regulations.
• Lead audits (internal and external) and ensure appropriate internal controls are in place.
• Maintain and enforce financial SOPs across both properties and provide tools/metrics for departments to analyze efficiency and profitability.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, including owners, asset managers, lenders, and investors.
• Hire, train, and manage onsite finance teams to ensure effective and efficient financial operations. Aparium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

• Engage others with strong communication and presentation tactics to build rapport with diverse audiences.
• Collaborate in fact-finding, valuing input from others to…