Director of Finance | Queen Kapi'olani Hotel | Honolulu, HI | PM Hotel Group

PM Hotel Group is looking for a Director of Finance to oversee the accounting functions for the Queen Kapiolani Hotel and support the Hawaii Accounting teams.

Our unique and thoughtfully designed collection of boutique hotels, spas, and restaurants offer remarkable experiences across the United States. Through warm, welcoming and genuine service, our staff creates memorable lodging, dining and wellness for our guests. We pride ourselves on a collaborative workplace whose foundation is our staff, our guests and our communities. The success of our business begins and ends with you!

This position will be responsible for overseeing all functions of the Accounting Departments including directing, training and supervising all accounting-related activities and utilizing strategic thinking to maintain and develop managers and managers to achieve goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting and financial operations for Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
• Manage all hotel revenues, cash controls, banking relationships, and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets.
• Supervise and develop the Accounting Department, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Accounting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform month-end closing procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the General Manager, and corporate leadership.
• Assist department leaders in budget preparation and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, brand, and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain accounting records, contracts, payroll documentation, and other financial files in accordance with company guidelines.
• Hire, train, coach, evaluate, and develop accounting associates.
• Support annual audits and respond to requests from ownership, auditors, and corporate accounting.
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested by the General Manager or corporate leadership.
• Support hotel safety initiatives and comply with all emergency procedures and hotel standards.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or 10 years previous hotel experience is required.
• Minimum four years’ progressive hotel accounting management experience; luxury or full-service hotel experience preferred.
• Brand and independent hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of hospitality accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  
  
  

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate staff and maintain high levels of productivity and morale.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Independent thinker with sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to resolve challenges in a professional, diplomatic manner.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and integrity.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support operational needs.
• Possess a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• The projected annual salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $105,000.00. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new associates are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic team in one of the most iconic travel destinations in the world. As the Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our properties and driving the future of our brand in Waikiki.
• Apply now to bring your expertise to our vibrant team and make a lasting impact!
  
  
  

Customer Satisfaction:

• Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with PM Hotel Group staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every PM Hotel Group associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.
  
  
  

Work Habits:

• In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job, and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.
  
  
  

Safety & Security:

• The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to PM Hotel Group. Every PM Hotel Group associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.
  
  
  

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor. Furthermore, this description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.