VP OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE bei Stein Eriksen Lodge

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies to maximize profitability across the company.
• Monitor and support CFO regarding capital investments, budget performance, variances and key financial indicators.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports including accurate analysis of key performance indicators.
• Provide property level and company financial insight to guide decision-making for cost management and revenue enhancements.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reporting to management and other stakeholders.

Hospitality Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee accounting team and accounting functions, ensure adherence to the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) and GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly P&L statements, variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
• Maintain manage and analyze cash flow and reserve balance statements.

• Develops and implements effective financial controls and internal reviews and audits.

• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits for compliance with GAAP, USALI, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, rolling cash flow projections, and reserve balances for each hospitality property and consolidated operations, in collaboration with the department heads.
• Analyze hospitality KPIs such as RevPAR, ADR, CPOR, occupancy, GOP, and flow-through to assess performance.
• Provide proactive recommendations to improve revenue management, cost control and profitability results.

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team and property leaders. This includes the Corporate Controller and IT team managers.
• Provide training on hospitality accounting standards and company financial policies.
• Build effective stakeholder relations, and a culture of accountability, transparency, and service to both operational and other stakeholders.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

HOA Financial Oversight

• Oversee financial management of multiple Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) within the Stein Collection portfolio.
• Direct financial operations for HOAs, including budget preparation, dues collection and distribution, and financial reporting to all stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency and regulatory compliance in HOA fund management and capital reserve planning.

Information Technology Oversight

• Provide strategic direction for IT systems and procedures supporting hospitality operations and support teams.
• Ensure data security, PCI compliance, and system reliability across all properties.
• Support cybersecurity efforts, software/hardware upgrades, data governance, and systems integration.
• Oversee IT infrastructure investments, system integrations, and technology upgrades to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
• Partner with operations to align technology strategy with business needs while assessing needs, implementing new technology, and optimizing IT spend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CHAE preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive hospitality (or similar) finance experience, including hospitality accounting and multi-property oversight.
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP and USALI hospitality accounting standards.
• Experience overseeing IT functions and/or working closely with technology leadership.
• Knowledge of HOA governance and financial management is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting in a hospitality environment.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in hospitality-specific KPIs and financial drivers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on financial management.