Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting at Roessel Joy Director of Accounting at Roessel Joy in Holbrook, Massachusetts Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Corporate Director of Accounting oversees all financial accounting operations across a portfolio of all hotel properties. This senior leader is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, standardizing accounting practices portfolio-wide, managing corporate accounting staff, and serving as a key business partner to property-level finance teams, operations leadership, and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Corporate Accounting Operations Direct and standardize chart of accounts, accounting policies, and procedures portfolio-wide Manage the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and general ledger functions Supervise reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking Financial Reporting & Compliance Oversee preparation and review of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across all 50 properties Ensure compliance with USALI, GAAP, hotel brand standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations Maintain internal controls and enforce compliance Oversee sales, use, occupancy, and lodging tax filings across all jurisdictions Multi-Property Oversight & Property Support Conduct periodic property visits to review accounting practices, internal controls, and financial performance Evaluate and benchmark property-level financial performance against budget, prior year, and industry benchmarks (USALI) Support onboarding of newly acquired or managed properties into corporate accounting systems Budgeting & Strategic Finance Participate in the annual corporate budget process Provide financial analysis and accounting due diligence support for acquisitions and dispositions Monitor cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements across the portfolio Technology & Systems Oversee hotel accounting systems and ensure optimal configuration and utilization Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations across the portfolio Drive automation initiatives to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy Leadership & Team Management Directly manage corporate accounting team of Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and AP/AR supervisors Develop and deliver training programs for the team on systems, policies, and procedures Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and support professional development Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement