What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Rittenhouse Hotel?
Overview
Opportunity: Director of Finance – The Rittenhouse Hotel
The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia’s most prestigious address for luxury and sophistication, is seeking a strategic and meticulous Director of Finance. Overlooking the historic Rittenhouse Square, our hotel represents the pinnacle of high-end hospitality. We are looking for a financial leader who can balance the refined standards of a luxury landmark with the sharp analytical skills required to drive profitability and operational efficiency in one of the city’s most iconic locations.
Your Growth Path
Area Director of Finance – Regional Director of Finance – Corporate Director of Finance
Your Impact
In this leadership position, you will supervise and direct all financial activities of the hotel, acting as a primary steward of the property’s assets. You will ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with our commitment to excellence. Success in this role requires a highly collaborative approach, working as a strategic partner to the General Manager and other operations leaders to optimize performance, manage departmental expenses, and protect the interests of the ownership.
Your Focus
- Team Leadership: Interview, select, train, and mentor finance associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with HHM core values and luxury brand standards.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze operational data to advise hotel management on trends and opportunities to maintain a highly efficient operation.
- Fiscal Oversight: Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses while establishing and auditing internal financial controls (purchasing, cash handling, inventories, etc.).
- Reporting & Budgeting: Prepare, review, and present the Monthly Report of Operations and develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts in accordance with established timelines.
- Corporate Integration: Work closely with the corporate decentralized accounting team to align property-level data with organizational financial goals and standardized reporting practices.
- Compliance & Legal: Ensure payroll practices meet FLSA standards and assist management in maintaining licenses, permits, insurance, and vendor contracts.
- Safety & Sustainability: Follow sustainability guidelines through the EarthView program and maintain safe work habits in accordance with OSHA standards.
Your Background and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
- 5 to 10 years of accounting experience within the hospitality industry.
- High proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
- Experience in a high-touch, luxury environment is preferred to understand the unique financial requirements of a premier property.
HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Company Match
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
- Travel Discounts
- Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
- Educational/Professional Development
- Technology Reimbursements
- Referral Bonus Program
- Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
- Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate the keyboard.
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble – Own It
About Us
Exquisite Location of this Downtown Philadelphia HotelThe Rittenhouse Hotel is the most prestigious Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotel address. Consistently recognized not only as the premier choice of five-diamond Philadelphia luxury hotels, The Rittenhouse is also ranked among the world´s finest places to stay. Featuring all of the unique historic charm and residential ambience of Rittenhouse Square, our Philadelphia luxury hotel is convenient walking distance from major museums, cultural attractions, world-class shopping, and the business district. Experience the luxury of five-diamond service and accommodations at the premier choice of Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotels.
This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.
HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.
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