Overview

Director of Finance - The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center On-site in New Brunswick, NJ

The Opportunity

As Director of Finance , you will oversee all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and controls for this complex, high-volume hotel and conference center. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with Pyramid's Regional Director of Finance and Senior VP of Hotel Accounting, you will serve as a strategic business partner on the Executive Leadership Team—ensuring financial accuracy, driving profitability, and supporting long-term operational success.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead all finance and accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, payroll, and audits. * Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports including monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasts, and ownership reporting. * Develop and maintain strong internal controls for all operational areas, including F&B, payroll, purchasing, credit, inventory, and cash handling. * Partner with department heads to analyze key performance indicators and align financial goals with operational strategy. * Maintain compliance with GAAP, FLSA, and Pyramid SOPs, as well as all federal, state, and local financial regulations. * Collaborate with corporate and ownership stakeholders to provide transparent reporting and strategic insights into the property's financial performance. * Recruit, train, and manage the hotel's finance team (A/P, A/R, and payroll), fostering development, accountability, and process improvement. * Contribute to the Executive Committee, providing data-driven financial guidance to support business decisions and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management required; CPA preferred. * Minimum 3 years of hotel accounting leadership experience, including at least 1 year as Director of Finance/Controller in a full-service hotel or conference center. * Experience managing financial operations across multi-outlet departments (rooms, banquets, catering, restaurant, and bar). * Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with hotel systems (PMS, POS, and back-office platforms). * Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders. * A hands-on, collaborative leader who values mentorship, process improvement, and operational excellence.

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