Associate Director, Finance and Accounting

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on shaping financial strategy and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse hospitality portfolio. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations while driving scalable processes in a fast-growing, tech-enabled environment. Working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, you’ll provide strategic insights that influence business decisions and portfolio performance. The role combines hands‑on financial oversight with team leadership, offering the opportunity to mentor talent and implement best‑in‑class practices. With a strong emphasis on automation, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement, this position is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic, high‑growth settings.AccountabilitiesLead property‑level financial strategy, planning, and reporting, delivering actionable insights through variance analysis, trend evaluation, and forecastingOversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting aligned with GAAP and industry standardsManage financial consolidations and reporting for a large property portfolio, supporting both internal stakeholders and external partnersEstablish, enhance, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks to improve efficiency and mitigate riskDirect cash management and treasury activities while handling complex financial analyses and ad hoc reporting requestsLead and mentor Finance Managers and Property Accountants, ensuring strong team performance, workload balance, and professional developmentAct as the escalation point for financial and accounting issues, providing guidance and resolution across the portfolioOversee revenue accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous process improvementDrive finance‑related projects, including automation initiatives, system enhancements, audit coordination, and adoption of new accounting standardsPartner with cross‑functional leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic business initiativesRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or certifications such as CPA or CFA are strongly preferred10+ years of experience in senior finance or accounting roles, ideally within hospitality or real estate operating environmentsDeep expertise in GAAP and industry‑specific accounting standards, with strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirementsProven leadership experience managing and scaling finance teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth organizationsAdvanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools such as Excel and ERP systemsStrong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insightsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadershipAbility to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environmentExperience with remote team management and familiarity with tools such as NetSuite or Google Workspace is a plusBenefitsCompetitive salary package with performance‑based bonuses and potential equity participationFlexible remote work environment with the ability to work from anywhereGenerous paid time off policy to support work‑life balanceComprehensive health insurance coverage, including extended benefitsRetirement savings plan with employer contributionHome office and connectivity stipends to support remote workTravel‑related perks and accommodation discountsOpportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and leadership developmentWe use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre‑contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#J-18808-Ljbffr