The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center · 1 month ago
Regional Director of Finance
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expIthaka Hospitality Partners is a purpose-driven organization in the hospitality management industry, committed to creating exceptional experiences. The Regional Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing financial operations across multiple properties, ensuring strategic financial planning, compliance, and accurate reporting while providing guidance to finance teams.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial strategies to drive profitability and growth across all assigned hotels. Manage annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and monthly forecasts
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, cash flow reports, and balance sheet reconciliations. Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions
Safeguard assets through robust internal controls for cash handling, purchasing, inventory, payroll, and employee records
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations. Manage internal, external, and governmental audits, coordinating with CPA firms as needed
Mentor and train property-level finance leaders, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching
Serve as a liaison between corporate and property leadership, offering financial counsel and insights to enhance operational performance
Analyze financial data to advise hotel management on cost control, expense monitoring, and market mix strategies to maximize revenue
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
5-10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership roles in hospitality
Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling
Expertise in Microsoft Excel and hospitality-specific software (POS/PMS systems, multi-property reporting tools, and accounting platforms such as Otelier, Aptech, or SAP)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills
High integrity, attention to detail, and sound judgment
Preferred
Master's degree or CPA designation preferred
Multi-property oversight experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company
The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center
THE HOTEL AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY & DIXON CONFERENCE CENTER The friendly staff and attentive services found at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center exemplify Alabama's southern hospitality.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase