Director of Finance

About This Role

Leading the financial operations of a hotel, this role ensures all accounting records and financial reports comply with company, owner, statutory, and fiscal requirements. The Director of Finance will oversee financial strategy, planning, and reporting, serving as a key financial advisor to hotel leadership and ensuring financial compliance and asset safeguarding. The position involves cultivating a high-performing team and optimizing financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy: Oversee all financial operations, ensuring alignment with the hotel
• Oversee financial planning and analysis: Direct the preparation of annual plans, projections, and budgets, providing financial insights to support business decisions
• Advise hotel leadership: Serve as the primary financial advisor to hotel management, ownership, and department heads, offering data-driven recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Ensure financial compliance: Uphold adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and safeguard hotel assets through strong financial controls
• Optimize financial reporting: Oversee systems and processes to drive accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in financial reporting
• Monitor and approve financial transactions: Oversee and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to maintain fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 10 years
• Professional accounting qualification preferred
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proficient in hotel systems such as OnQ, Check SCM, 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

About the Company

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality that has welcomed over 3 billion guests worldwide. The company is recognized on the World