The Director of Finance for Perlen House is accountable for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in strict adherence to GAAP. This role drives a disciplined and streamlined close process while promoting transparency, consistency, and reliability of financial data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GAAP Compliance

-Ensure full compliance with GAAP across all accounting activities, including review and oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

-Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.

Close Process Efficiency

-Supervise and review the work of accounting staff to ensure adherence to policies, deadlines, and quality standards.

-Lead and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to achieve efficiency, accuracy, and reduced cycle times.

-Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, ensuring clear documentation and timely correction.

Data Transparency

-Partner with cross-functional teams to improve the quality, consistency, and transparency of financial data inputs.

-Establish and monitor controls over data flows between sub-ledgers and the general ledger to ensure transparency and traceability.

-Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and process optimization within the accounting function.

Controls Environment

-Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained for all financial transactions and reporting processes.

-Lead external audits and internal reviews by providing accurate documentation and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

-Knowledgeable of hotel accounting functions and systems

-Branded and independent hotel experience preferred

-5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

-Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.

-Proven experience managing and improving month-end close processes in a complex environment.

-Strong understanding of data flows between sub-ledgers and the general ledger, with the ability to ensure data integrity and transparency.

-Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; ability to leverage systems for automation and process efficiency.

-Experience supporting external audits and interacting with auditors.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to work in an office environment with prolonged computer use

- Ability to meet deadlines during peak close periods