Director of Finance HotelHospitality
Saint Charles, IL - USA
Job Summary
Director of Finance Hotel/Hospitality
Who We Are
At Q Center we create exceptional experiences through seamless execution operational excellence and a commitment to service. As a full-service hotel conference center and event destination our success depends on strong cross-functional leadership financial discipline and strategic decision-making.
If youre a strategic finance leader who thrives at the intersection of analytics operations and executive influence this is a role where your impact will be visible and measurable.
Whats the Role
As Director of Finance you are the strategic and operational financial leader for a full-service hotel and conference center responsible for overseeing all hotel financial operations including budgeting forecasting and performance analysis across rooms food & beverage and events. You partner closely with the General Manager and hotel leadership team to drive profitability optimize revenue and ensure strong financial performance across the property.
This role goes beyond accounting oversight. You will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team partnering with department heads to translate financial insights into operational action. You will lead budgeting forecasting audits payroll internal controls capital planning and long-term financial strategy ensuring the organization is positioned for sustained performance and growth.
What Youll Do to Be Successful
1) Financial Strategy & Business Leadership
- Develop and execute the organizations financial strategy aligned with Q Centers long-term business plan
- Establish measurable financial metrics to evaluate efficiency profitability and operational effectiveness
- Partner with department leaders to align financial goals with operational objectives
- Provide strategic financial critiques and actionable recommendations to leadership
- Drive profitability through cost controls revenue optimization and process improvements
- Lead financial input for capital projects systems upgrades and major operational initiatives
2) Financial Operations & Reporting Excellence
- Oversee all financial operations including payroll cash flow audits and regulatory compliance
- Lead monthly and annual financial closings with accuracy and timeliness
- Direct preparation of weekly monthly and annual financial reports forecasts and capital plans
- Develop and manage property-wide operating budgets annual budgets and five-year operating and capital plans
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
- Monitor and manage cash flow receivables payables and funding requirements
3) Compliance Controls & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local regulations including tax obligations payroll withholdings and hotel-related taxes
- Maintain and audit internal controls including purchasing payroll inventory asset management and cash handling
- Oversee regulatory licenses permits contracts leases and insurance renewals
- Co-lead the annual renewal of Property Casualty and FinPro insurance programs
- Safeguard owner and investor assets through prudent financial governance
4) Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
- Lead and develop the Finance department setting clear expectations and performance standards
- Conduct performance reviews and mentor department managers
- Drive cross-departmental collaboration to improve workflow and operational efficiency
- Influence executive leadership through strong financial insight and communication
- Foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement
What You Bring
Were seeking a strategic finance executive who combines technical expertise with business partnership and operational leadership.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field
- Minimum 6 years of progressive financial leadership within a full-service hotel resort or comparable hospitality environment
- Prior Director-level experience required
- Proven success in budgeting forecasting capital planning and achieving financial performance targets
- Deep knowledge of hospitality financial regulations and tax compliance
Technical & Leadership Skills
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
- Ability to manage both strategic initiatives and operational detail
The Details
Reports To:General Manager
Status:Exempt
Physical Requirements:Primarily sedentary
Status:Exempt
Physical Requirements:Primarily sedentary
Rate:$130000 - $150000/year based on experience
Benefits Include:
- Paid time off
- 401(K) with employer match
- Holiday Pay
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with Wellness Credits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life AD&D
- Disability Benefits
- Employee Meals
Our Commitment
At Q Center leadership is defined by accountability collaboration and measurable impact. We are committed to maintaining a professional and inclusive workplace where high standards ethical practices and operational excellence guide every decision.
As Director of Finance you wont just manage the numbers youll help shape the future performance and sustainability of the organization.
Required Experience:
Director
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