<p><strong>Director of Finance</strong></p><p><strong>South Bay/Los Angeles Area, CA (On-Site)</strong></p><p>Lead Finance for a Premier Hospitality & Real Estate Organization</p><p>An established luxury hospitality and real estate organization is seeking a strategic <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to lead financial operations, planning, reporting, and business performance initiatives for a large-scale destination property. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with executive leadership, ownership groups, and operational teams to drive profitability, financial excellence, and long-term growth.</p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong hospitality finance expertise with executive-level business acumen and a hands-on leadership style.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Partner with senior executives to develop and execute financial strategies that support growth and profitability objectives.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis, KPI reporting, and recommendations to improve operational performance and margins.</li><li>Manage annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, including operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Direct year-end audits and coordinate with external auditors.</li><li>Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.</li><li>Review capital projects and expenditures, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals, and reporting.</li><li>Support ownership, investor, lender, and partnership reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with operational leaders to analyze results, investigate variances, and identify opportunities for increased profitability.</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance standards are maintained.</li><li>Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>High-impact leadership position with significant visibility across the organization.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance.</li><li>Collaborative executive team environment.</li><li>Complex business model offering exposure to hospitality, real estate, development, and ownership reporting.</li><li>Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plan with company match.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $145,000 - $165,000 base salary plus bonus potential.</p>
<p>We're partnering with a mission-driven organization to identify a <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to lead financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee accounting operations, audits, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives</li><li>Manage cash flow, financial analysis, and board reporting</li><li>Develop and mentor accounting and finance staff</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience</li><li>Prior leadership experience managing teams</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and financial reporting</li><li>CPA preferred</li></ul><p><br></p>