Now Hiring: Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting
Gulf Shores, AL | Hospitality · Hotel Portfolio | Full Time · Exempt
A&R Group is seeking an experienced Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting to lead financial operations across our multi‑property hotel portfolio. This senior role is ideal for a hospitality finance leader with deep experience in hotel accounting, financial reporting, USALI, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and multi‑property financial management.
What You’ll Lead:
Hotel Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
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Oversee all hotel accounting functions: general ledger, AP, AR, cash management
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Lead month‑end and year‑end close for multiple hotel properties
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Review trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and property‑level financials
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Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and REIT reporting standards
Strategic Finance, Budgeting & Cash Flow
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Lead the annual hotel budgeting process with GMs and senior leadership
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Manage corporate cash flow, liquidity forecasting, and debt service planning
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Analyze RevPAR, ADR, Occupancy, Flow‑through, and operational trends
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Develop and maintain CapEx plans, reserves, and long‑range financial models
Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
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Design and audit internal control systems across all hotel properties
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Ensure compliance with tax laws, franchise agreements, and management contracts
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Coordinate external audits, banking relationships, and tax filings
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Manage debt covenant reporting and financial compliance for financed assets
Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership
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Train and support Hotel GMs on P&L management and financial literacy
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Lead and mentor the corporate accounting team
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Support investor relations, acquisitions, and due diligence
What We’re Looking For
Education & Credentials
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Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required
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MBA or Master’s in Accountancy preferred
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CPA or CHAE strongly preferred
Technical Expertise
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Expert knowledge of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)
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Experience with hospitality ERP systems and Property Management Systems (PMS)
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Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, macros, financial modeling
Additional Requirements
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Based in or willing to relocate to Gulf Shores, AL
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Ability to travel up to 15%
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Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Why This Role Matters
You will be the financial backbone of our hotel portfolio — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight that drives operational success and long‑term growth.
A&R Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices.
A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.
