DescriptionCompensation between $95,000 - $115,000 plus bonus! Canopy by Hilton San Antonio River Walk is a lifestyle hotel rooted in the energy and culture of one of Texas's most celebrated cities. Located steps from the iconic San Antonio River Walk, the Canopy San Antonio is a gathering place for locals and travelers alike - and a property where every department, including Finance, plays a visible and strategic role in the hotel's success.
We are hiring a Director of Finance to lead the accounting and financial operations of this premium lifestyle hotel in San Antonio, Texas. This is an ideal next step for a senior hotel accountant, accounting manager, or assistant director of finance who is ready to step into their first Director of Finance role - and who brings the strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and financial acumen to serve as a true business partner to the hotel's leadership team. If you're looking for hotel finance jobs in San Antonio, TX, or a director-level accounting role in the hospitality industry, this is a rare opportunity to lead at a high-profile Hilton lifestyle property backed by one of the country's most respected hotel management companies.
What You'll Do - Lead all day-to-day operations of the hotel accounting office at Canopy by Hilton San Antonio - including Accounts Payable, cash management, and financial reporting functions
- Track, evaluate, and interpret hotel financial performance data - making strategic recommendations to maximize profitability and ensure full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
- Serve as a strategic financial business partner to the hotel's senior leadership team - providing analysis, insight, and practical cost-versus-benefit guidance that directly influences hotel performance and decision-making
- Support a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets, improve operational efficiency, and manage business risk across all departments
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, financial audits, tax compliance, and bookkeeping functions in accordance with White Lodging standards and Hilton brand requirements
- Perform other reasonable duties as required by hotel leadership
What You'll Bring - A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
- Prior experience as a hotel accountant, accounting manager, assistant director of finance, or senior accounting professional - hospitality industry experience strongly preferred
- A strategic, analytically-minded approach to hotel finance - you think beyond the numbers to understand how accounting intersects with operations, revenue management, and long-term hotel performance
- A collaborative, consultative leadership style - you are as comfortable presenting financial insights to a General Manager as you are working alongside department heads to drive cost efficiency
- A thorough understanding of hotel accounting processes, GAAP compliance, USALI reporting standards, and how hotel operations intersect with financial performance
- An unwavering commitment to accuracy, compliance, and financial controls in a premium hotel environment
- Proficiency in hotel accounting software and financial reporting systems - experience with platforms common to Hilton-managed or white-lodging-operated properties a plus
What You Can Look Forward To - Benefits - starting day 1
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- DailyPay - get paid when you need it
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
- Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
