Director of Accounting presso Avion Hospitality

Description

The Director of Accounting plays a key leadership role at Avion Hospitality, overseeing all areas of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for our managed portfolio. This position provides direct oversight of the corporate accounting team, while also guiding property-level Directors of Finance/Controllers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with Avion’s values of Trust, Transparency, and Results. The Director serves as a partner to executive leadership, driving financial integrity, operational efficiency, and consistent reporting standards across the company. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the corporate accounting team.
• Manage relationships with external accounting partners.
• Provide indirect oversight and guidance to property-level Directors of Finance/Controllers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner closely with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives and reporting.
• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, processes, and standard operating procedures across all properties.
• Oversee cash management, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations at both the corporate and property level.
• Monitor and review property-level AP processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze financial performance and property operations to identify opportunities for improved profitability and cost controls.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls at both the corporate and property levels.
• Serve as primary liaison with external audit firms, ensuring successful completion of all audits and tax-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll, property tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Travel up to 25% to properties and the corporate office to provide oversight, training, and support.

Requirements

 Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across corporate and property teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Full understanding of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
• Advanced financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and internal control systems.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated, highly accountable, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of hospitality-related accounting experience.
• Prior hotel industry experience strongly preferred.
• CPA designation a plus but not required.