Director of Finance

Property Description

Be part of the highly anticipated arrival of La Fontaine, a new luxury hotel opening in the heart of Century City in early 2027. This 362-room property will introduce a fresh take on sophisticated Los Angeles hospitality, featuring 150 suites with private balconies and sweeping city-to-ocean views, a signature restaurant inspired by the classic American supper club, an intimate cocktail bar, and an expansive outdoor pool and event lawn. With more than 29,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, La Fontaine offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the culture, guest experience, and service standards of a landmark new hotel from the ground up.

Overview

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality finance leader to open and lead Century City Hotel, a newly reimagined luxury hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Currently undergoing a complete transformation, the property will redefine modern luxury and sophistication in one of the city’s most dynamic and prestigious neighborhoods.

Scheduled to reopen in early 2027, the hotel will feature approximately 350–400 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant lobby bar, a signature three-meal restaurant, and a pool, bar, and lounge with panoramic city views—creating a destination for both travelers and locals alike.

This is a fast-moving, hands-on Director of Finance opportunity, offering a rare chance to play a key role in shaping the hotel’s financial foundation from pre-opening through stabilization. Working in close partnership with an engaged ownership group and Davidson, the Director of Finance will bring the ownership vision to life through disciplined financial strategy, operational partnership, and a Forbes Five-Star–caliber mindset.

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance will lead all financial operations for the property, with a strong emphasis on pre-opening, transition, and opening execution. From day one, this role will focus on building a strong financial infrastructure to support a successful reopening.

Key responsibilities include establishing financial controls, managing pre-opening accounting and books, and quickly engaging in budgeting and forecasting processes. The Director of Finance will partner closely with operations, ownership, and corporate teams to manage timelines, critical paths, and opening milestones.

This role will also be responsible for standing up the finance department, including interviewing, hiring, and developing a high-performing team. While support will be provided, success in this role requires a highly organized, proactive leader who can move quickly, take ownership, and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including pre-opening, opening, and stabilization phases
• Establish and maintain pre-opening books, ensuring accurate tracking of all project-related expenses
• Develop and execute budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, with immediate engagement in budget development
• Build and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive profitability strategies
• Partner closely with operations and ownership to align financial goals with overall business strategy
• Manage project timelines, critical paths, and key opening milestones in collaboration with Davidson and ownership
• Recruit, hire, and develop the finance team, building a strong and scalable department from the ground up
• Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience (5+ years preferred) in a finance leadership role within the hospitality industry
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proficient in financial management systems and software
• High attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $185,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation: 185000 to 210000 (USD)