Area Director of Finance - Full-Service Hotels

About This Role

The Area Director of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership for a portfolio of full-service hotels across West Coast markets. This role involves guiding financial performance, elevating operational standards, and supporting property leaders in achieving consistent financial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core finance functions across assigned hotels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting.
• Lead and support property Directors/Managers of Finance through month-end close, financial reporting, tax compliance, and balance sheet management.
• Partner with General Managers and Executive Committees to develop and achieve financial goals.
• Guide properties in annual operating plans, budgeting, and forecasting—providing tools, insights, and hands-on analytical support.
• Ensure P&Ls accurately reflect revenues, expenses, and cost of sales; analyze performance trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strengthen labor management, operational controls, and financial processes across the portfolio.
• Facilitate monthly P&L reviews and coach property leaders to enhance financial acumen and accountability.
• Manage capital budgets, oversee audits, and ensure proper documentation for all financial activity.
• Build strong relationships with hotel teams, providing ongoing training, mentorship, and development to finance leaders.
• Uphold Rebel’s core values and foster a supportive, sales-driven culture across all properties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• Minimum of seven years of progressive finance leadership, including multi-property hospitality oversight
• Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and financial analysis
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PMS/POS systems, and multi-property reporting tools
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across dispersed properties
• Flexibility to travel frequently across West Coast markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• minimum of seven years of progressive finance leadership, including multi-property hospitality oversight

Nice to Have

• Brand experience within full-service or lifestyle/luxury hotels

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits