Director of Accounting
Location: Orlando, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to provide strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of the accounting function across a growing portfolio of owned and managed hospitality assets. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will lead a team of Accounting Managers, Controllers, and accounting professionals while ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role serves as a key business partner to executive leadership and operations, driving scalable accounting processes, financial insights, and operational excellence to support continued growth.
Key
ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team across corporate and property-level operations, including Accounting Managers and Controllers
- Design scalable organizational structures, staffing plans, and succession strategies to support business growth
- Establish performance expectations, accountability, and professional development plans
- Continuously evaluate team structure, workloads, and responsibilities to improve efficiency and optimize resources
- Assess current and future staffing needs to support acquisitions, new locations, and organizational growth
- Build a strong talent pipeline through recruiting, internal development, and cross-training
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
- Champion ongoing training in accounting standards, hospitality accounting, and financial systems
- Partner with executive leadership and Human Resources on organizational planning, compensation strategy, and long-term succession planning
Financial Reporting & Close
- Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across multiple entities
- Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, lender, and ownership reporting requirements
General Accounting Oversight
- Oversee the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management functions
- Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and consolidations
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Multi-Entity & Property Accounting
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple business entities and managed operations
- Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of management fees, shared services, and intercompany transactions
- Serve as the primary accounting contact for ownership groups, investors, joint venture partners, and external stakeholders
- Support financial reviews, audits, and reporting requests
Hospitality & Operational Finance
- Ensure accurate accounting for hospitality-related revenue streams, including lodging, food & beverage, events, and ancillary operations
- Monitor key financial performance metrics, including profitability, operating margins, labor costs, and departmental performance
- Partner with operational leadership to improve financial performance and reporting
Systems & Process Improvement
- Oversee accounting systems, ERP platforms, property management systems, payroll, and financial reporting tools
- Ensure data integrity, standardized reporting, and a consistent chart of accounts across all entities
- Lead automation initiatives and process improvements that improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls
Strategic Finance
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations that support executive decision-making
- Partner with leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, long-range planning, and financial modeling
- Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, new property openings, business transitions, and operational expansion
Treasury, Risk & Compliance
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, banking relationships, and merchant services
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Maintain strong governance practices, segregation of duties, and internal control compliance
- Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and regulatory requirements
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- CPA strongly preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years of senior accounting leadership experience
- Proven success leading accounting teams within multi-entity or multi-location organizations
- Hospitality, hotel, resort, restaurant, or property management experience strongly preferred
Skills &
CompetenciesTechnical Skills
- Expert knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Strong ERP experience (NetSuite or similar enterprise accounting systems preferred)
- Familiarity with hospitality accounting principles, including USALI, is a plus
- Experience with property management, point-of-sale, and payroll systems preferred
- Strong expertise in consolidated financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and the month-end close process
Leadership & Strategy
- Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and leading high-performing accounting teams
- Strategic thinker with strong financial and operational business acumen
- Proven ability to lead organizational change, improve processes, and drive operational efficiencies
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Communication & Collaboration
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executives and non-financial stakeholders
- Strong partnership skills with operations, executive leadership, ownership groups, and external business partners
- High standards for accuracy, integrity, accountability, and financial governance
Director of Accounting