Director of Finance

Marriott Kansas City Overland Park presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants looking to join a renowned hospitality brand. Located in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas, our hotel offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, where you can showcase your hospitality skills and contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences. As a team member, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a wide range of career advancement possibilities within the Marriott International family. Join our team of dedicated professionals and be a part of a brand known for its commitment to excellence in hospitality. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Marriott Kansas City Overland Park! #Marriott #OverlandParkJobs #HospitalityCareers #HotelJobs #TeamMarriott #KansasCity

Overview

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead all financial operations for a high-performing hotel that consistently exceeds financial expectations. This role offers a unique opportunity for a strong Assistant Director of Finance or Senior Finance Leader ready to step into their first DOF position, with the support of an experienced team and a well-established operational foundation.

The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic business partner to hotel leadership, driving profitability, ensuring compliance, and elevating financial performance. This is a highly visible role ideal for someone looking to expand their leadership impact within hospitality finance, hotel accounting, and financial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of hotel financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and internal controls
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support revenue growth and profitability
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and hospitality financial standards
• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to drive strategic decision-making
• Manage and mentor a team of 2 in a decentralized accounting environment
• Strengthen financial processes and reporting accuracy across departments
• Support audits, capital planning, and long-term financial strategy
  
  

Why This Role

• Proven, financially successful property with strong ownership support
• Ideal step for a Director of Finance ready to grow into the role
• Opportunity to lead while still remaining hands-on in a collaborative environment
• Exposure to full-cycle hotel finance operations and strategic planning
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of progressive experience in hotel finance, hospitality accounting, or financial leadership
• Experience in an Assistant Director of Finance, Controller, or similar role preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Understanding of hospitality accounting systems and internal controls
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor team members
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
  
  

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 Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.