Director of Finance – New York

Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for hospitality? Join one of New York’s premier luxury hotels as Director of Finance and play a key role in shaping the financial success of a world-class destination.

About the Role:

As Director of Finance, you will lead the hotel’s finance department, driving operational efficiency, profitability, and compliance. Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with ownership and corporate finance, you’ll be responsible for all financial planning, analysis, reporting, and internal control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end closings
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and regulatory requirement
  • Analyze financial data to support business decisions and improve margins
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Collaborate with department heads to optimize cost efficiency and revenue growth

Qualifications:

  • Experience in Hotel Management Financial Accounting required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
  • Experience in luxury hospitality is preferred
  • Knowledge of budgetary analysis capabilities required
  • Knowledge of business law, federal, state, and local taxes, as well as Department of Labor regulations
  • Knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, claims and liability
  • Ability to analyze, foresee needs and make judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level
  • Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, Proficiency in Excel
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the US

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company that is expanding rapidly. We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home
  • Comprehensive and generously-subsidized health benefits program
  • Safe Harbor 401K Plan
  • Complimentary Stays at other properties witin the group
  • Wellness events throughout the yearCompetitive compensation package

For more information or to apply, please conact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

Area Director of Finance, New York – Position Filled

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client is a London-based rapidly expanding lifestyle hotel group leading the pack in new ways of travel.  We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Area Director of Finance to join the NY finance team and oversee the financial operations of 2 New York City hotels that are both actively trading and very successful in their own rite.

The Area Director of Finance will play a critical role in ensuring the financial success and growth of these properties while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Financial Strategy and Planning
  • Cost Control, Cash Flow and Expense Management
  • Financial Compliance
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Strategic Partnerships

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance, including at least 4 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of hotel financial operations
  • Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., Excel, financial reporting tools)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities
  • Be highly commercial
  • Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for what you do
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Salary:   Excellent Base Salary and benefits

For a full job description, please send your send your resume to Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or cell number and a time you can speak.

Director of Finance, New York – Position Filled

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, our client taken over a luxury boutique hotel that is currently undergoing a refurbishment and rebranding. Scheduled to open at the end of 2023 / early January 2024, they are seeking to hire a Director of Finance to join the team.

Reporting into the General Manager as well as Corporate Office including CFO and owners of the group, the Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial aspects of the company in line with strategic objectives. They represent the financial authority in the company, upholding the integrity of fiscal data, ensuring transparency and accountability. They collaborate closely with the General Manager and the hotel team, providing financial information and advice with the aim of maximizing value. They work proactively with the GM and management to shape the overall strategy of the company. Their main responsibilities include managing the accounting records and financial reports, providing an effective control, developing best practice financial accounting and control procedures, as well as advising and developing their team. They coordinate activities with external parties and financial services hired or contracted by the company.

Direct reports in to this position include Accounts, Cost control, Purchasing, They will also  work closely with other departments on issues relating to costs, revenues and cash flow, particularly Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Front Office and HR.

This role would suit someone who has excellent leadership skills, is analytical and has excellent problem solving skills

Candidate Experience:

  • Significant experience in finance with at least 5 years at senior management level
  • Excellent finance, accounting and analytical skills, including experience with cash management, forecasting, revenue management strategies, capital expenditure planning, budgeting and project management
  • Experience in managing professional staff
  • Previous experience working in finance and accounting within the hospitality, hotel or service industry
  • Previously held position as Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance

 Education/Qualifications:

  • Degree-level education in a relevant discipline
  • Certified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate qualification/ MBA in a relevant field

 Additional Requirements:

  • Technical savvy with strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
  • Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills
  • Firm knowledge of internal controls that are in line with the group
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience with accounting system software (desirable)
  • Willingness to travel (desirable)

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1161

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