Director of Finance

About the Role

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for the overall management of the hotel's accounting records and financial reports, ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory, and fiscal requirements and timetables. As a Director of Finance, you’re not just overseeing all hotel financial operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Drive financial strategy: Oversee all financial operations, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s strategic goals to optimize profitability and efficiency
• Oversee financial planning and analysis: Direct the preparation of annual plans, projections, and budgets, providing financial insights to support business decisions
• Advise hotel leadership: Serve as the primary financial advisor to hotel management, ownership, and department heads, offering data-driven recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Ensure financial compliance: Uphold adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and safeguard hotel assets through strong financial controls
• Optimize financial reporting: Oversee systems and processes to drive accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in financial reporting.
• Monitor and approve financial transactions: Oversee and authorize hotel sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses to maintain fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

QUALIFICATIONS

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in hotel finance, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Professional accounting qualification preferred
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proficient in hotel systems such as OnQ, Check SCM, SUN, OPERA/OnQ PMS, MICROS, HRLINK
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Deep understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.