What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at The Portofino Hotel & Marina, a Noble House Hotel?
Description
Unique Hotels Attract Unique People.
At Portofino Hotel & Marina, we believe numbers tell a story—and the best stories are built by passionate people. As a proud Los Angeles Business Journal “Best Place to Work 2025”, we are looking for a Director of Finance who will bring both strategic insight and collaborative leadership to our team.
If you’re a financial leader who can balance precision with vision, and strategy with heart, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of our property.
The Role
As our financial strategist, business partner, and operational leader, you will guide the financial health of the property while supporting a culture of excellence:
Drive the Strategy:
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes that support business goals and long-term growth.
Own the Numbers:
Oversee financial reporting, audits, and compliance—ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability across all operations.
Optimize Performance:
Analyze financial results, identify opportunities to improve profitability, and implement strategies to reduce costs and maximize revenue.
Lead with Insight:
Partner with department leaders to provide guidance on labor management, expense control, and operational efficiency.
Strengthen Controls:
Ensure strong internal controls, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
Elevate the Team:
Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance team while fostering collaboration across departments.
Support the Operation:
Oversee payroll and labor controls, monitor distribution channels, and contribute to revenue strategy and market positioning.
Requirements
Who You Are
You’re a strategic and detail-oriented leader who:
- Has 8–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Has hospitality or service industry experience (highly preferred)
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Brings strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Is highly proficient in financial systems, Excel, and reporting tools
- Communicates clearly and confidently with both financial and non-financial leaders
- Balances big-picture thinking with hands-on execution
- Leads with integrity, accountability, and a collaborative mindset
Our Culture
Portofino Hotel & Marina is your waterfront playground, complete with 161 guest rooms, Baleen restaurant, a 181-slip marina, and stunning event spaces. As part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be recognized as one of L.A.’s Best Places to Work.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Come As You Are – We embrace authenticity
- Make Things Better – We continuously improve
- Stay A While – We create a sense of belonging
- Rooted in Family – We support one another
- Pay It Forward – We lead with kindness
- Happy to Help – We serve with heart
The Offer
We believe in taking care of those who take care of our business:
- Performance-based bonus program
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Perks including cell phone, parking, and dry cleaning
The Director of Finance role is ideal for a leader who wants to combine strategic financial leadership with a people-first culture. Join us and help ensure our success continues to grow, both financially and culturally.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.