Senior Complex Director of Finance
Populus Seattle10 months ago
Seattle, WA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Senior Complex Director of Finance at Aparium Hospitality Services leads the financial operations of designated hotels, reporting to the GM’s and working closely with the VP, Finance Operations. This role is key in safeguarding financial assets, ensuring compliance with GAAP/USALI and Aparium standards, and driving strategic financial decisions across multiple properties in a hyper-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold Aparium’s principles of People, Place, and Character while leading direct reports.
- Oversee financial operations across multiple properties including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with corporate and industry regulations.
- Collaborate with hotel leadership and department heads to support operational decisions with detailed financial insights.
- Partner with Sales, Revenue, and Operations teams to evaluate pricing, margins, and performance initiatives.
- Present financial updates and strategic recommendations to ownership groups and executive committees.
- Lead internal and external audits and enforce robust financial SOPs across properties.
- Hire, train, and manage onsite finance teams to ensure efficiency throughout operations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience as an Area or Complex Director of Finance.
- Comprehensive experience in finance and accounting, including capital project management, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Background in hotel accounting and multi-property financial management; familiarity with the Uniform System of Accounts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to engage with diverse associate levels.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to ensure accurate month-end closings and financial processes.
- Professional proficiency in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- $180,000-195,000 annual salary - a competitive compensation package.
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance.
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community.
- A strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Skills
GAAP Compliance
Budgeting
Team Management
Internal Controls
Capital Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Analytical Skills
Forecasting
USALI Standards
Financial Reporting
Multi-Property Management
Strategic Leadership