Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting

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Director of Hotel Finance & Accounting Gulf 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 For Education & 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 Matters You will be the financial backbone of our hotel portfolio — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight that drives operational success and long‑term growth. A&R Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices.

REQUIREMENTS A&R

Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.