The Westin Cincinnati - Director Finance

Aimbridge Hospitality

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 5+ years in financial leadership or comparable hotel finance experience
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, and P&L reporting skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and POS/PMS systems
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Advise the General Manager on financial performance and strategy
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Partner with operational leaders to manage costs and enhance efficiencies
  • Oversee all accounting operations including AP, AR, and payroll
  • Deliver timely and accurate financial statements and analyses
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Monitor cash flow and manage banking relationships, capital expenditures

Benefits

  • Daily Pay eligibility after initial waiting period
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
  • Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Retirement Plan
Full Job Description
As Director of Finance, you will be a trusted strategic partner to the General Manager and hotel leadership team, turning financial insight into stronger performance, greater profitability, and long-term success. You will lead all accounting and finance functions, safeguard robust internal controls, ensure compliance with company policies and brand standards, and deliver timely, accurate reporting that drives confident decisions.

This role is perfect for you if you enjoy:

  • Combining strategic vision with hands-on financial leadership.
  • Turning financial insights into opportunities that improve efficiency and performance.
  • Developing accounting talent and collaborating across departments to achieve revenue and profit goals.


KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Strategy & Business Partnership

  • Advise the General Manager and leadership team on financial performance, profitability, and business strategy.
  • Lead budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial plans supporting occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and GOP goals.
  • Partner with operational leaders to control costs, improve efficiencies, and achieve financial objectives.

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

  • Oversee accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll review, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
  • Deliver accurate, timely financial statements, owner reports, cash flow reporting, and supporting analyses.
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, brand standards, regulations, audits, and tax requirements.

Leadership & Financial Operations

  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, capital expenditures, reserves, and future cash needs.
  • Recruit, coach, and develop the accounting team through clear accountability, cross-training, and succession planning.
  • Present financial insights to ownership and corporate leadership to support sound operational decisions.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years in financial leadership, or comparable progressive hotel finance experience.
  • Extensive background in budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, account reconciliation, and strong analytical skills for data interpretation and problem-solving.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, POS/PMS systems, and proven leadership and communication abilities for team development and presentations.


After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

  • Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
  • Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Retirement Plan


PROPERTY INFORMATION:

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