Director of Finance/Controller

Position Overview

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Pittsburgh is a large business in Pittsburgh, PA. This beautiful 342-room property is located in the heart of downtown, just a half-mile from PPG Paints Arena – home to the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins – and blocks from Steel Plaza Station, which provides rail access to PNC Park, Heinz Field, and the South Shore entertainment district. The Director of Finance administers all financial activities of the hotel, implements and monitors effective controls and procedures, prepares accurate and prompt reports and analysis, and provides advice on financial decisions impacting the hotel. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Hotel Accounting and working closely with the General Manager and Executive Committee members, this role ensures that the financial goals of the hotel are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the financial impact of all business decisions is properly addressed wherever applicable.
• Plan, direct, and implement strategies to enable accurate, timely, and objective reporting of financial data.
• Create and maintain sound internal control systems to protect company assets.
• Direct the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports summarizing and forecasting hotel revenues, expenses, and earnings.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and counsel Accounting staff members.
• Arrange for audits of hotel accounts.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Manage the hotel’s accounting cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in hotel financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and ask for clarification when needed.
• Strong work ethic with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a ten-key calculator.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Hospitality experience required.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time | Work Location: In person