Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting

Now Hiring: Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting

📍 Gulf Shores, AL | 🏨 Hospitality · Hotel Portfolio | 💼 Full Time · Exempt

A&R Group is seeking an experienced Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting to lead financial operations across our multi‑property hotel portfolio. This senior role is ideal for a hospitality finance leader with deep experience in hotel accounting, financial reporting, USALI, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and multi‑property financial management.

What You’ll Lead📊 Hotel Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Oversee all hotel accounting functions: general ledger, AP, AR, cash management
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close for multiple hotel properties
• Review trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and property‑level financials
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and REIT reporting standards

💡 Strategic Finance, Budgeting & Cash Flow

• Lead the annual hotel budgeting process with GMs and senior leadership
• Manage corporate cash flow, liquidity forecasting, and debt service planning
• Analyze RevPAR, ADR, Occupancy, Flow‑through, and operational trends
• Develop and maintain CapEx plans, reserves, and long‑range financial models

🛡️ Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Design and audit internal control systems across all hotel properties
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, franchise agreements, and management contracts
• Coordinate external audits, banking relationships, and tax filings
• Manage debt covenant reporting and financial compliance for financed assets

🤝 Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Train and support Hotel GMs on P&L management and financial literacy
• Lead and mentor the corporate accounting team
• Support investor relations, acquisitions, and due diligence

What We’re Looking For🎓 Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA or Master’s in Accountancy preferred
• CPA or CHAE strongly preferred

🧠 Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)
• Experience with hospitality ERP systems and Property Management Systems (PMS)
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, macros, financial modeling

🌎 Additional Requirements

• Based in or willing to relocate to Gulf Shores, AL
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills



Why This Role Matters

You will be the financial backbone of our hotel portfolio — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight that drives operational success and long‑term growth.

A&R Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices.

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