Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
Minimum five years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least two years in a hotel or hospitality setting and one to two years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Strong understanding of hotel accounting principles, including full-cycle month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.
Proficient in accounting systems and hotel property management systems (e.g., Opera, SunSystems, M3, BirchStreet, or similar).
Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls; experience with audit preparation and financial compliance practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly.
Effective leadership and team management abilities, including experience training, mentoring, and evaluating accounting staff.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling; strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Discretion, professionalism, and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
Knowledge of hotel operations and interdepartmental functions to support effective financial decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including tax, labor, and licensing laws.
All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific department uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you by your supervisor.
