Director of Finance

Description

We are excited to welcome an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to the Executive Committee leadership team at the AC Hotel & Element San Antonio Riverwalk.

This highly visible leadership role serves as a trusted business partner to the General Manager, hotel leadership team, ownership, and Avion Hospitality by providing the financial leadership and insight needed to drive profitability, operational excellence, and long-term asset performance.

Supporting a dynamic dual-brand hotel operation in the heart of San Antonio, the Director of Finance will oversee the financial operations of both the AC Hotel and Element. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, income audit, cash management, and month-end close.

More than an accounting leader, we are looking for a business-minded hospitality professional who understands hotel operations and can translate financial performance into actionable strategies. The Director of Finance will work closely with department leaders to strengthen financial accountability, identify opportunities, manage costs, and make informed decisions that improve overall hotel performance.

Requirements

 What You’ll Do 

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead the finance and accounting functions for the dual-brand AC Hotel and Element San Antonio Riverwalk.
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the General Manager, Executive Committee, ownership, and Avion Hospitality leadership.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, monthly forecasts, financial projections, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze hotel performance, identify trends and opportunities, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational results.
• Present financial results, key performance indicators, forecasts, and business insights to hotel leadership and ownership.
• Partner with department leaders on revenue opportunities, labor management, cost controls, productivity, and expense management.
• Lead monthly P&L reviews and help operational leaders understand the financial impact of their business decisions.
• Provide forward-looking financial insights based on occupancy, rate, revenue performance, business trends, and operational results.

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate oversight of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, cash management, and applicable tax requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and processes designed to safeguard company and hotel assets.
• Ensure financial practices comply with company policies, brand requirements, ownership expectations, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and support internal, external, ownership, brand, and governmental audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely completion of required reporting.

Dual-Brand Financial Management

• Ensure appropriate financial reporting, allocation, and controls across both hotel brands and shared operations.
• Partner with leadership to identify efficiencies and opportunities created by the dual-brand operating model.
• Monitor departmental and shared-service expenses to ensure appropriate allocation and financial accountability.
• Provide clear financial visibility into the performance of each hotel while supporting the overall success of the combined operation.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to balance brand requirements, guest experience, and financial performance.

Ownership & Executive Communication

• Build strong relationships with ownership representatives, hotel leadership, and Avion Hospitality through transparency, communication, and financial accountability.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for both financial and operational leaders.
• Provide financial guidance related to capital planning, operational investments, and return-on-investment opportunities.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and proactively communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Support strategic decisions that enhance both short-term performance and long-term asset value.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the hotel finance team with a focus on accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Build a culture in which financial responsibility is understood and embraced throughout the hotel.
• Coach department leaders to strengthen their understanding of budgets, forecasts, labor, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence and develop strong relationships across both hotel teams.
• Support a collaborative Executive Committee culture focused on exceptional guest experiences and strong business results.

Why AC Hotel & Element San Antonio Riverwalk? Located along San Antonio’s iconic River Walk, the AC Hotel & Element San Antonio Riverwalk brings together two distinctive Marriott brands within one dynamic hotel operation. The dual-brand environment provides a unique opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys complexity, collaboration, and having a meaningful impact on hotel performance. As part of Avion Hospitality, you’ll also join a growing hotel management organization built around Trust. Transparency. Results. We believe strong hotels are built by strong leaders, and we are committed to creating opportunities for talented hospitality professionals to grow their careers while making a measurable impact. If you are a strategic hospitality finance leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, partnering with ownership, and turning financial information into better business decisions, we would love to hear from you. 

Requirements What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous hotel finance or accounting leadership experience required.
• Experience supporting a full-service, complex, or multi-property/dual-brand hotel environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hotel budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of hospitality accounting practices, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Experience overseeing payroll, income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Strong understanding of hotel operations and the relationship between revenue, labor, expenses, and profitability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools and hotel accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively partner with ownership, executive leadership, and operational teams.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while building financial accountability throughout an organization.
• Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when business needs require.