About this opportunity
Colwen Management Inc lists this Director of Finance opportunity in portsmouth, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Colwen Hotels
230 Commerce Way
Ste 200
Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Description
Drive Forward-Thinking Financial Strategy in a Hospitality Group Built on Innovation
Colwen Hotels is looking for an inspiring and strategic Director of Finance, Hotel Operations, to partner with our Chief Financial Officer, leading the financial functions that power our expanding hotel portfolio. This role is perfect for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to shape a company’s financial trajectory.
As Director of Finance, you will oversee all Finance and Accounting functions, ensuring our financial resources are expertly aligned with our organizational strategy. You’ll play a critical role in enhancing asset value across 40+ hotels , strengthening internal controls, and delivering the accurate, real-time financial insights that support smart, agile decision-making.
You will also champion the evolution of our finance technology—optimizing the tools we use today and helping to build the systems and architecture we’ll need for tomorrow. Your vision and expertise will help drive operational excellence as we continue to scale with an exciting pipeline of new projects.
At Colwen Hotels, we believe in authenticity, curiosity, and pushing boundaries. We encourage bold ideas and empower our team to innovate, collaborate, and grow. With our ongoing expansion, you’ll find no shortage of opportunities to advance your career and make a lasting impact.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help steer the financial engine of a company built on innovation and integrity, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Lead and develop the Finance/Accounting team to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis
Provides support, guidance and financial expertise to hotel and corporate leadership
Conduct regular and thorough financial reviews, including but not limited to: monthly financial operating statements, cash flow reports, monthly forecasts, balance sheets and capital budget expenditures
Analyze variances and trends.
Alert the Chief Financial Officer and Operations, as deemed necessary on significant variances from budget, forecast or internal control standards
Initiate process improvements in conjunction with Regional Finance, Regional Operations and Property Leadership teams that will enhance expense management resulting in optimal hotel profit
Collaborate with the Property Leadership teams to ensure budgeting and forecasting processes are optimized and that the hotels are achieving established targets
Re-engineer processes and reporting to assist the hotels in obtaining their strategic goals.
Evaluates and spearheads opportunities that improve business performance
Drives performance and initiates business and financial analytics to ensure performance success is achieved
Designs effective control processes to track financial performance against expectations, including early “red flags” to identify potential shortfalls
Creates a culture of compliance and financial discipline throughout the company
Recommends and manages rollout of major financial system implementations, including conversions
In conjunction with general managers and regional operations, manage and regulate Colwen Hotels internal controls
Review the internal and external audit reports and if necessary, ensure that corrective actions are implemented
Develop and nurture relationships with the owners. Ensure that the properties are responsive and compliant with required owner reporting and that they respond quickly to questions and requests
Attain a thorough and detailed understanding of respective property Hotel Management Agreements, and related debt and ownership contracts and obligations
Participate as a member of the “Opening & Transitions Team” and assist with the transition or disposition of the assigned properties
Requirements:
Minimum of 10+ years of multi-property finance management experience
Hospitality Finance experience preferred
Previous experience working with multi-hotel brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG)
MBA/CPA preferredExperience with ProfitSword, Sage Intacct, and Ottimate desired. Advanced Excel skills required
Superior written and verbal communications skills
Excellent management and leadership skills
Effective team management and coaching skills
Ability to be hands-on and tactical as well as strategic when appropriate
Highly responsive to owners and colleagues. Owns the work product and is committed to the quality, accuracy and timeliness
Takes the initiative in leading, communicating, offering service, and in solving problems.
We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks
Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
Paid Time Off Programs
Employee Assistance Program
401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
Training and Development Programs
EOE M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
portsmouth, NH, 00215, US
Who can apply
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