Corporate Director of Finance & Accounting

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• **ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY** DPN Collection is a growing hotel ownership, development, and management company seeking an accomplished Corporate Director of Finance & Accounting to lead its corporate and property-level financial operations.
• This is a hands-on leadership role with an opportunity to strengthen an established in-house accounting function, develop the team, enhance reporting and controls, and build the infrastructure needed to support continued portfolio growth.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this leader will partner closely with executive management, regional leaders, and hotel General Managers.
• We are seeking more than a traditional controller: the successful candidate will combine technical accounting excellence with operational insight, sound judgment, and the ability to help hotel teams improve financial performance.
• **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **Accounting, Reporting & Controls** * Lead the existing in-house accounting team and oversee all corporate and property-level accounting activities, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• * Deliver timely, accurate financial statements; manage general ledger integrity, reconciliations, intercompany activity, fixed assets, and related accounting processes.
• * Maintain consistent policies, standardized procedures, and strong internal controls across hotels and corporate entities, with compliance under GAAP, USALI, and applicable lender requirements.
• **Financial Planning & Operational Partnership** * Lead annual operating and capital budgets, monthly forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial performance analysis.
• * Analyze profitability, labor productivity, departmental expenses, and variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• * Partner with regional and property leaders to strengthen financial accountability and help General Managers understand and manage the business of their hotels.
• **Systems, Growth & Compliance** * Evaluate and improve accounting systems, integrations, reporting tools, and workflows; use automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• * Oversee payroll accounting, treasury and cash controls, tax reporting coordination, lender reporting, and financial compliance.
• * Support acquisitions, hotel openings, developments, renovations, capital projects, and integration of newly added properties.
• * Visit properties periodically to review practices, reinforce controls, and provide practical financial guidance to hotel teams.
• **Team Leadership** * Lead, mentor, and develop existing accounting personnel; establish clear expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• * Build strong working relationships with the COO, executive and regional leadership, ownership, and hotel General Managers.
• **QUALIFICATIONS** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• * 7+ years of progressive hotel accounting financial management experience with proven leadership and multi-entity reporting capabilities.
• * Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cash management, and financial reporting; advanced Excel skills.
• * Hospitality and multi-property hotel accounting experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with USALI, property management systems, and hotel performance metrics.
• Outstanding candidates from comparable multi-location or asset-intensive businesses will also be considered.
• * Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work directly with operators and executive leadership.
• **WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE** Accurate, timely financial reporting; disciplined reconciliations and controls; dependable forecasts and cash management; engaged, capable accounting staff; financially accountable hotel leaders; and scalable systems that support continued growth.
• **COMPENSATION & BENEFITS** Base salary of $115,000-$130,000, based on qualifications and experience, plus a target annual performance bonus equal to 15% of base salary, subject to established performance objectives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• **HOW TO APPLY** For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Joe.grok@huffmanmanagement.com.
• Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Do you have a minimum of seven years progressive hotel accounting financial management experience?
• * Do you have strong knowledge of GAAP?
• * Do you have strong knowledge and understanding of multi-property hotel accounting, and do you have a minimum of five years multi-hotel experience?
• * Do you have intimate knowledge of Sage Accounting or M3 Accounting?
• * Do you have a full understanding of the standard hotel audit and the property management systems that generate them?
• Work Location: In person

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