What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Finance position at Hutton Hotel?
Property Description
The Hutton Hotel is a sophisticated, music-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of Nashville's vibrant West End. Known for its upscale accommodations, exceptional dining, and the renowned Analog live music venue, the property delivers personalized luxury and authentic Southern hospitality. Team members enjoy the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, guest-focused culture where creativity, collaboration, and career growth are at the forefront.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Assistant Director of Finance (ADOF) to assist the Director of Finance in leading the hotel's day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
The ADOF will provide leadership and support across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Audit, cash management, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance, General Manager, department heads, and Finance team to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient financial operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in hospitality.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
- Experience with journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Workday or other financial systems preferred.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hotel environment.
What You Will Bring
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on hotel finance professional who can take ownership of daily financial operations while working closely with the Director of Finance and hotel leadership.
The ADOF should be proactive, organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and support the hotel's financial and operational success.
Benefits
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
- Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- 24/7 Teledoc service
- Free Maintenance Medications
- Pet Insurance
- Hotel Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
- 401K Match
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.