Vice President of Property & Investment Accounting

Why us? Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Vice President, Property & Investment Accounting to join us here in Denver. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences. We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We're not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it's what industry leaders do. That's why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it's really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us! Job Overview The Vice President of Property & Investment Accounting is an enterprise accounting leader responsible for the integrity, execution, and strategic oversight of accounting and financial reporting across Sage Hospitality Group's investment entities, hotels, restaurants, and shared services platform. This role leads a multi-functional accounting organization spanning investment accounting, property-level shared services, and treasury/AP functions. The VP serves as a key business partner to executive leadership, ownership groups, lenders, and external advisors, delivering accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable insights to support a dynamic, growth-oriented hospitality platform. Responsibilities Hospitality & Shared Services Accounting Lead centralized accounting support for hotel and restaurant operations within a shared services environment. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability of property-level accounting processes and deliverables. Partner with operations leadership to align financial reporting with business performance and decision-making needs. Enterprise Accounting & Financial Leadership Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial reporting across investment entities, hotels, and restaurants. Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements, including consolidated and entity-level reporting. Provide financial analysis and insights to executive leadership to support operational and investment decision-making. Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks. Investment & Partnership Accounting Oversee accounting and reporting for real estate investment structures, including joint ventures, funds, and special purpose entities. Manage capital accounts, investor allocations, and waterfall calculations in accordance with operating agreements. Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and equity transactions. Support lender reporting, debt compliance, and financing activities. Partner with internal and external stakeholders on investment modeling, forecasting, and transaction support. Treasury, Banking & Cash Management Provide strategic oversight of treasury operations, including banking relationships, cash management, and credit card processing. Ensure strong controls over cash disbursements, fraud prevention, and banking administration. Act as primary liaison with financial institutions and internal stakeholders on treasury-related matters. Identify and implement efficiencies in treasury and AP processes, systems, and structures. Tax, Audit & Compliance Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax planning, compliance, and reporting, including K-1s and partnership returns. Serve as primary contact for external auditors, ensuring audit readiness and timely completion. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and internal policies. Leadership & Talent Development Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting organization, including directors, managers, and shared services teams. Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence across the function. Oversee recruiting, performance management, and professional development initiatives. Systems, Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives Lead and support system implementations, process improvements, and organizational scaling efforts. Standardize and document processes to enhance consistency, efficiency, and control. Partner cross-functionally on strategic initiatives, capital projects, and business transformations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a key financial contact for ownership groups and external partners. Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Lead or contribute to special projects, including new investments, entity structuring, and operational transitions. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership oversight of 20+ accounting professionals across investment accounting, treasury/AP, and shared services functions. Qualifications Education & Certification Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred Experience 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within real estate, hospitality, or multi-entity environments Demonstrated experience managing complex organizational structures and investment accounting Knowledge & Skills Deep expertise in USALI, GAAP, partnership accounting, and financial reporting Strong understanding of hospitality and asset-based business models Experience with treasury operations, banking structures, and cash management Ability to interpret and apply legal agreements (operating agreements, loan documents, management contracts) Proven leadership and team development capabilities Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with executives, investors, lenders, and auditors Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5% Environment Prolonged sitting throughout entire shift at computerized workstation in office environment. Benefits Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan Unlimited paid time off Medical, dental, & vision insurance Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching Health savings and flexible spending accounts Basic Life and AD&D insurance Company-paid short-term disability Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks Employee Assistance Program Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral. •The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe. Salary USD $150,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.