Director of Finance

This role is located at The Westin Austin Downtown
Earn an Executive Bonus, Work a Flexible Schedule, and Relocation Package Available!
Who We Are
Be the financial eyes and ears for one of the city’s largest hospitality companies. We’re looking for a Director of Finance who will manage the day-to-day operation of the accounting office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, audit and control, and cash controls. You’ll support the hotel’s leadership team and provide financial guidance from analysis and reporting to accounting and bookkeeping.
What You'll Do and What You'll Bring
What You'll Do
Director of Finance will oversee the AP, AR and Cash functions and counsel’s department heads in the interpretation and analysis of financial data, recommending courses of action to maximize hotel profitability.
Supports the implementation of the property’s annual business plan. Generates and reviews financial reports that are linked to the plan’s financial goals in the development of the annual operating budget for the property and provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities.
Shares forecast information with operations to enable team to react to changes in the business.
Attends critique meetings to review information with management team. Provides timely forecast information to Hotel General Manager.
Must be a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks. Ensures compliance with all appropriate and required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Counsels the Hotel General Manager on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.
Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.
Reviews the P&L for accuracy.
Monitors systems to ensure accuracy of data (e.g., outlet menu prices) and support the achievement of revenue goals.
Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued. Documents tax exempt transactions.
Ensures hotel permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
What You'll Bring
An understanding of hotel accounting processes and how hotel operations intersect these processes.
A collaborative attitude with a consultative approach
A focus on flawless compliance and accuracy
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Prior experience in hospitality preferred, but not required.
What You Can Look Forward To
1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Time Off (PTO) with rollover
wellness tools
referral bonuses
with company match
Resources healthcare concierge
development
reimbursement
on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
hotels in each market = more opportunities
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. Get ready to shine.

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