Director of Finance

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for the overall management of the hotel's accounting records and financial reports, ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory, and fiscal requirements and timetables. As a Director of Finance , you’re not just overseeing all hotel financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day

Lead the hotel Finance function: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, ensuring effective controls, processes and service delivery across the hotel.

Drive financial strategy

Oversee all financial operations, ensuring alignment with the hotel's strategic goals to optimize profitability and operational performance.

Oversee financial planning and analysis

Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and business plans, providing financial insights to support decision-making and drive commercial outcomes.

Advise hotel leadership

Serve as the trusted financial advisor to General Manager, hotel leadership team and ownership, providing expert guidance to strengthen financial performance and maximize business value.

Ensure accurate financial reporting

Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of month-end financial reports in accordance with Hilton standards and reporting requirements.

Ensure financial compliance

Uphold adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and safeguard hotel assets through strong financial controls Maintain compliance and financial controls: Ensure compliance with Hilton accounting policies, procedures and applicable accounting standards while safeguarding hotel assets through robust internal controls.

Monitor and approve financial transactions

Oversee and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to maintain fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.

Drive process improvement

Continuously review financial systems, reporting processes and controls to improve efficiency, accuracy and transparency.

Cultivate a high-performing team

Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications: University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Minimum 10 years’ experience in hotel finance, including

• 3+ years in a leadership role Professional accounting qualification preferred Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proficient in hotel systems such as OnQ, Check SCM, NAV/SUN, OPERA/OnQ PMS, MICROS, HRLINK Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Deep understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments