Area Director of Finance, Hotel Ziggy, West Hollywood, CA

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Area Director of Finance for Hotel Ziggy in West Hollywood, CA.

Job Purpose:

The Area Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of multiple hotels within an assigned region, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. This strategic leadership role partners closely with hotel and regional leadership teams to drive financial performance, maximize profitability, optimize resources, and support long-term business objectives. The Area Director of Finance also provides leadership and development to property-level finance teams while fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Leads and manages the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for multiple hotels within the assigned region.


• Develops and monitors annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making.


• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, brand standards, and company policies across all assigned properties.


• Partners with General Managers and operational leaders to identify financial risks and opportunities while providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.


• Oversees the preparation, review, and consolidation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.


• Analyzes financial performance metrics and key business indicators to support revenue growth and expense management initiatives.


• Manages, mentors, and develops hotel finance leaders and accounting teams to build a high-performing organization.


• Drives process improvements and implements best practices related to financial reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.


• Partners with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, asset management, and long-term financial objectives.


• Ensures effective internal controls are maintained to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risk.


• Supports hotel openings, acquisitions, transitions, and growth initiatives as needed.


• Maintains a friendly, professional, and collaborative demeanor when interacting with associates, ownership groups, and leadership teams.


• Performs other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.


• Proven experience managing multi-property financial operations or regional finance functions.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.


• Previous hospitality, hotel, or multi-unit operational finance experience.


• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree with a concentration in Finance or Accounting.


• Experience with ERP systems, hotel accounting systems, and enterprise financial reporting platforms.


• Demonstrated success leading finance teams through organizational growth, acquisitions, or operational change.

This Job Requires the Ability to Perform the Following:

• Analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data.


• Lead and influence teams across multiple hotel locations.


• Prepare and present financial information to executive leadership and ownership groups.


• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines.


• Travel periodically to assigned hotels and regional offices.


• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Other:

• Being passionate about hospitality, financial excellence, and associate development.


• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with hotel leadership, associates, ownership groups, and corporate teams.


• Reading, writing, and presentation abilities are used frequently when preparing financial reports, business reviews, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.


• Problem-solving, reasoning, coaching, motivating, and leadership abilities are often used.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when business demands require.

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture


• Medical/Dental/Vision


• Vacation & Holiday Pay


• Employee Assistance Program


• Career Growth Opportunities/Manager Training Program


• Reduced Room Rates Throughout the Portfolio


• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)


• 401(k)


• Employee Discount


• Flexible Spending Account


• Life Insurance


• Parental Leave


• Referral Program