Columbia Hospitality

Director of Finance | Hotel Vance Portland, OR

Columbia Hospitality$100K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting, or four years related experience
  • 5+ years of accounting experience in the Hospitality Industry
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and county tax laws
  • Experience with various accounting software
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle pressure and work extensive hours

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial reporting and compliance for accuracy and transparency
  • Manage accounting processes including cash flow and cost controls
  • Assess financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Maintain balance sheet analysis and supervise annual audits
  • Compile and submit financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in a timely manner
  • Ensure data processing functions are efficient and accurate
  • Coach department heads on financial management and reporting

Benefits

  • Employee discount programs for lodging, dining, and travel
  • Cellphone reimbursement
  • Get paid daily option
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401K and flexible spending accounts
  • Volunteer opportunities and committee participation
  • Online learning platform for professional development
Full Job Description
Director of Finance | Hotel Vance-Portland, OR

Let's start off with what's most important-what's in it for you:

The Perks
*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
  • Salary: $100,000-$120,000
  • Incentive Eligible
  • Cellphone Reimbursement
  • Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
  • Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
  • Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
  • Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
  • Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
  • Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
  • Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • "Columbia Cares" Volunteer Opportunities
  • Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
  • Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop


What Success Looks Like:

Your Impact
  • Oversee financial reporting, audits, and compliance to ensure accuracy and transparency.
  • Manage accounting processes, cash flow, and cost controls, ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
  • Strong command of accounting principles: GAAP/IFRS knowledge is a must for financial compliance.
  • Risk management expertise: Skilled in assessing and mitigating financial risks, including market trends, competition, and economic factors.
  • On a monthly basis, maintain balance sheet analysis with full supporting detail and on an annual basis, supervise the preparation of annual audits and tax returns with external audit team.
  • Ensure integrity and efficiency of computerized data processing functions.
  • Ensure all financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information required by the company are accurately compiled and submitted within the specified time limits, identifying variances, and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
  • Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the property's assets against loss or misappropriation.
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Business or Accounting from four-year college or university, or four years related experience and/or training. Master's degree and/or CPA is a plus
  • Coach department heads regarding their financial responsibilities and effective financial management techniques including how to read, interpret and run financial reports available for their level.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Business or Accounting from four-year college or university, or four years related experience and/or training. Master's degree and/or CPA is a plus
  • Five years of accounting experience in the Hospitality Industry and/or CHAE certification is desired.
  • Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and county tax laws and filings
  • Experience using different accounting software a plus.
  • Well organized, detail oriented with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work under time pressure and extensive hours.
  • Have a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, current on technology expertise and know-how. Superior Excel skills required.
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and be able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Fine Print

About Columbia Hospitality

Columbia Hospitality is a hospitality management and consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1995 by John Oppenheimer and has since grown to manage over 35 hotels, resorts, and conference centers in the United States. Columbia Hospitality provides a range of services including hotel management, food and beverage management, and event planning. The company has been recognized for its excellence in hospitality by numerous organizations, including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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