Corporate Director of Finance & Accounting

Corporate Director of Finance & Accounting

Texarkana, Texas

$100K – $120K ++

Relocation Assistance

Temp Housing

Position Summary

The Corporate Director of Finance & Accounting is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial strategy for the hotel. This position serves as a key member of the hotel’s executive leadership team, providing financial insight and strategic guidance to the General Manager, ownership, and corporate leadership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hotel accounting experience, a strong understanding of hospitality financial operations, and demonstrated experience supporting Regional, Corporate, or Area Finance responsibilities. Candidates MUST have hands-on experience with A3, M3, or Sage accounting systems and the ability to operate effectively in a multi-property hotel environment.

This individual must be both strategic and hands-on, capable of managing daily accounting operations while driving financial performance, profitability, accountability, and operational efficiencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

Provide financial leadership and strategic direction to the hotel leadership team.

Partner with the General Manager, ownership, and corporate finance teams to achieve financial objectives.

Analyze hotel financial performance, identify trends, and recommend strategies to improve profitability.

Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

Monitor revenue, expenses, labor costs, departmental performance, and cash flow.

Provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

Participate in Regional, Corporate, and Area financial initiatives and reporting requirements.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, income audit, and month-end closing.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with USALI standards.

Review monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis and explanations.

Ensure accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and general ledger activity.

Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and working capital.

Coordinate annual audits, tax requirements, and other financial reviews.

Regional, Corporate & Area Finance Responsibilities

Demonstrate experience supporting Regional, Corporate, or Area Finance operations.

Partner with corporate and regional finance leadership on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Support multi-property financial initiatives, accounting standardization, and process improvements.

Assist with financial reviews, property transitions, new hotel openings, and operational assessments as needed.

Ensure consistency in financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting procedures across properties.

Communicate financial results and operational recommendations to senior leadership and ownership.

Operational Partnership

Work closely with department heads to monitor departmental expenses, labor productivity, and operational performance.

Educate hotel leaders on financial results, budget management, and expense controls.

Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising guest experience or service standards.

Monitor purchasing, procurement, inventory controls, and vendor relationships.

Provide financial support for capital expenditures and property improvement projects.

Promote a culture of financial accountability throughout the hotel.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, develop, and mentor the hotel’s accounting team.

Establish clear performance expectations and departmental procedures.

Ensure adequate cross-training and succession planning.

Foster a collaborative relationship between Finance and all hotel departments.

Maintain a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; experience preferred.

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive hotel accounting or finance experience.

Previous experience as a Hotel Director of Finance, Regional Controller, Area Director of Finance, or Corporate Finance professional.

Hands-on experience with at least one of the following accounting systems: A3, M3, or Sage is required.

Previous Regional, Corporate, or Area Finance responsibilities are preferred

Strong knowledge of hotel accounting practices and Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).

Demonstrated experience with hotel budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and month-end closing.

Strong knowledge of internal controls, financial compliance, and audit procedures.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with multiple hotel properties or hotel ownership groups.

Experience with hotel management companies and franchise reporting requirements.

Experience supporting property transitions, acquisitions, or new hotel openings.

CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Key Competencies

Strategic financial leadership

Multi-property and corporate finance knowledge

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and financial accuracy

Operational business partnership

Leadership and team development

Effective communication with ownership and senior management

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

High level of integrity and confidentiality

What Success Looks Like

The successful Director of Finance & Accounting will provide strong financial oversight, deliver accurate and timely reporting, improve hotel profitability, maintain effective internal controls, and serve as a trusted financial partner to hotel operations, ownership, and corporate leadership.

This position is ideal for a hospitality finance professional who combines strong hotel-level accounting expertise with Regional, Corporate, or Area Finance experience and is ready to make a meaningful impact on hotel performance.

If interested, please send your resume to jay@geckohospitality.com for immediate consideration and review