Director of Finance

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Introduction Alexa Management is an independent hotel management company based in Texas, proudly operating a curated portfolio of six distinctive, design-forward hotels across the state. These hotels are in various states of renovation, with expansions or renovations planned for most of them over the next two years. We specialize in creating inspired hospitality experiences rooted in authenticity, community, and operational excellence.
We’re seeking a Director of Finance who is eager to build structure, systems, and processes that ensure financial consistency and accuracy across multiple properties. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact — leading a centralized finance team while helping shape the financial foundation for Alexa Management’s continued growth.
Job Purpose The Director of Finance (DOF) will oversee and elevate all accounting and financial functions for Alexa Management and its managed hotels. This leader will be responsible for ensuring that all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activities are accurate, consistent, and timely across all entities.
The DOF will bring structure to a growing finance department — optimizing the chart of accounts, standardizing workflows, and implementing efficient systems that scale with Alexa’s expanding portfolio. Working closely with ownership and senior leadership, this role plays a key part in strategic decision-making, forecasting, and growth planning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy
Lead and mentor the centralized finance team, fostering accountability, clarity, and professional development.
Collaborate with ownership and executives to drive financial strategy, performance insights, and capital planning.
Build scalable financial systems and infrastructure that support multi-property operations and future portfolio growth.
Build and maintain banking relations on both property & portfolio levels.
Conduct scenario modeling (e.g., occupancy or ADR fluctuations, new property openings, renovations)
Multi-Property Accounting Operations
Oversee all accounting functions across multiple hotels, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all financial activities.
Standardize and maintain a unified chart of accounts for all properties to ensure consistency and reliable consolidated reporting.
Manage and continuously improve the weekly Accounts Payable process, ensuring vendors are paid on schedule and with proper approvals.
Oversee daily sales journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, and property-level month-end closes.
Supervise preparation of monthly P&L statements, ownership reporting packages, and consolidated management company financials.
Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
Establish and monitor CapEx tracking and large project management.
Champion compliance and risk oversight, insuring all taxes, licenses, insurances, etc. are tracked and accounted for.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Produce timely, accurate financial reports and KPIs for ownership and leadership teams each month.
Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for both properties and the management company.
Analyze variances, cash flow trends, and operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
Provide clear, actionable insights to help optimize profitability and performance across the portfolio.
Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate and enhance existing accounting systems (currently QuickBooks Online) for automation, accuracy, and scalability.
Design and implement standardized financial procedures across all hotels to ensure consistency and transparency.
Document financial workflows, ensuring all daily, weekly, monthly, and annual processes are clearly defined and followed.
Champion technology adoption and best practices that improve efficiency and data visibility.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a multi-property hospitality finance leadership role.
Deep understanding of hotel accounting systems, property management systems (PMS), and reporting interfaces.
Proven success implementing new systems or restructuring financial processes across multiple entities.
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and financial modeling; experience with BI or ERP tools a plus.
Professional Characteristics
Strategic and systems-oriented thinker with a passion for structure and process improvement.
Strong communicator who can translate financial data into business strategy.
Collaborative and approachable leader who enjoys developing teams and building culture.
Hands-on problem solver with exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
Adaptable, entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing company.
High integrity, accuracy, and commitment to accountability in every aspect of financial management.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting Salary: $125,000+ (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: PTO, Health Insurance, 401K, and employee discounts at all Alexa Management properties
Work Model: Full-time
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the CEO
Join Us This is a unique opportunity to build something meaningful — creating the financial backbone for a growing hospitality management company that values creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence. If you’re ready to bring order, insight, and leadership to a company on the rise, we’d love to hear from you.
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Location:
Austin
Job Type:
FullTime

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