Assistant Director of Finance

About the job

Property Description

The Hutton Hotel is a sophisticated, music-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of Nashville's vibrant West End. Known for its upscale accommodations, exceptional dining, and the renowned Analog live music venue, the property delivers personalized luxury and authentic Southern hospitality. Team members enjoy the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, guest-focused culture where creativity, collaboration, and career growth are at the forefront.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Assistant Director of Finance (ADOF) to assist the Director of Finance in leading the hotel's day-to-day financial and accounting operations.

The ADOF will provide leadership and support across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Audit, cash management, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance, General Manager, department heads, and Finance team to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Finance in leading the daily operations of the Finance and Accounting department.

• Oversee Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable activities to ensure accuracy and timely completion.

• Assist with the monthly financial close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.

• Monitor daily cash activity and assist with bank and cash reconciliations.

• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of the hotel's annual budget and financial forecasts.

• Review actual results versus budget and forecast and communicate significant variances.

• Assist with financial analysis and provide information and recommendations to hotel leadership.

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Work closely with department heads to ensure proper coding, documentation, and timely submission of financial information.

• Assist with training, supervising, and developing Finance department team members.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and departmental efficiency.

• Support internal and external audits and provide requested financial information.

• Act as a key Finance resource for hotel leadership and assist with Finance department operations in the absence of the Director of Finance.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Leadership & Department Support

The Assistant Director of Finance will serve as a key member of the hotel's Finance leadership team and will work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and efficient department operations.

The ADOF will take ownership of day-to-day Finance activities, provide direction and support to Finance team members, and keep the Director of Finance informed of significant issues, variances, and outstanding items.

Hospitality Experience

Previous hotel or hospitality accounting experience is strongly preferred. Experience with hotel Income Audit, Rooms and Food & Beverage revenue, PMS/POS systems, AR, AP, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in hospitality.

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.

• Experience with journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Experience with Workday or other financial systems preferred.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hotel environment.

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on hotel finance professional who can take ownership of daily financial operations while working closely with the Director of Finance and hotel leadership.

The ADOF should be proactive, organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and support the hotel's financial and operational success.

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.