Director of Finance

Title: Director of Finance (Exempt)

Department: Finance

Reports To: General Manager

Location: CIVILIAN Hollywood, California

Classification: Exempt (Salary)

Updated: April 6, 2026

Position Summary

The Director of Finance provides strategic and operational financial leadership for the hotel, including oversight of Food & Beverage financial performance. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, safeguards assets, maintains strong internal controls, and drives profitability. As a key member of the Executive Committee, this role partners with leadership to support informed decision-making and long-term business success.

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and Executive Committee
• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends and opportunities
• Evaluate financial impact of decisions and recommend corrective actions
• Provide detailed analysis of F&B margins including food cost %, beverage cost %, and labor cost ratios

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Oversee accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and cash management
• Maintain strong internal controls across all financial processes
• Ensure timely balance sheet reconciliations

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor performance against budget and prior year
• Provide insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency

Food & Beverage Financial Oversight

• Oversee financial reporting and analysis for all F&B outlets including restaurants, bars, and banquets
• Partner with F&B leadership on menu engineering, pricing, and cost control strategies
• Analyze labor productivity and ensure compliance with California wage and hour laws
• Monitor inventory controls, waste, and shrinkage
• Evaluate banquet and catering profitability
• Support forecasting and budgeting for F&B operations

Compliance & Risk Management (California)

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws including CA labor laws
• Oversee tax compliance including sales/use tax and transient occupancy tax
• Ensure compliance with gratuity, service charge, and tip reporting laws
• Manage audits and regulatory reporting

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and develop finance team members
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 8 years progressive experience OR equivalent combinations Hospitality experience required; F&B financial experience strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Knowledge of US GAAP and CA compliance Strong communication and leadership abilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws.

At-Will Employment

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000