Accounting Director – Hospitality

Accounting Director, Hospitality

Position Overview
The Accounting Director provides leadership and oversight for a centralized accounting function supporting a multi‑property hospitality portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving consistent accounting processes across properties. The position blends hands‑on accounting expertise with people leadership, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a centralized accounting team, providing ongoing training, performance feedback, and mentorship
• Oversee the full monthly close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with established deadlines
• Review cash disbursements, reconciliations, and balance sheet activity to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Direct the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, reporting, and internal control requirements
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including annual compliance initiatives
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, operational leaders, and external partners
• Serve as a professional representative of the accounting function in meetings with leadership and ownership groups as needed
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including staffing plans, workflow optimization, and system or process enhancements
• Partner with operational leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, operating costs, and trends against established goals
• Provide hands‑on support to the team as needed during periods of transition, high volume, or staff absence

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise accounting systems
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and coaching ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Experience implementing or improving accounting processes and controls
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• Comfortable presenting financial information to a variety of stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Management experience leading accounting teams
• Hospitality experience preferred
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred