DESCRIPTIONNow Hiring: Director of Hotel Finance & AccountingGulf Shores, AL | Hospitality • Hotel Portfolio | Full Time • Exempt
A&R Group is seeking an experienced Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting to lead financial operations across our multi-property hotel portfolio. This senior role is ideal for a hospitality finance leader with deep experience in hotel accounting, financial reporting, USALI, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and multi-property financial management.
What You'll Lead:Hotel Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
- Oversee all hotel accounting functions: general ledger, AP, AR, cash management
- Lead month-end and year-end close for multiple hotel properties
- Review trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and property-level financials
- Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and REIT reporting standards
Strategic Finance, Budgeting & Cash Flow
- Lead the annual hotel budgeting process with GMs and senior leadership
- Manage corporate cash flow, liquidity forecasting, and debt service planning
- Analyze RevPAR, ADR, Occupancy, Flow-through, and operational trends
- Develop and maintain CapEx plans, reserves, and long-range financial models
Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
- Design and audit internal control systems across all hotel properties
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, franchise agreements, and management contracts
- Coordinate external audits, banking relationships, and tax filings
- Manage debt covenant reporting and financial compliance for financed assets
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Train and support Hotel GMs on P&L management and financial literacy
- Lead and mentor the corporate accounting team
- Support investor relations, acquisitions, and due diligence
What We're Looking ForEducation & Credentials
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required
- MBA or Master's in Accountancy preferred
- CPA or CHAE strongly preferred
Technical Expertise
- Expert knowledge of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)
- Experience with hospitality ERP systems and Property Management Systems (PMS)
- Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, macros, financial modeling
Additional Requirements
- Based in or willing to relocate to Gulf Shores, AL
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Why This Role MattersYou will be the financial backbone of our hotel portfolio - ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight that drives operational success and long-term growth.
