Director of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance
Department: Finance
Reports To: Area General Manager / Regional VP of Finance
Location: Tara Hospitality - Canopy by Hilton & Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall financial health and performance of the hotel. This includes overseeing the accounting team, managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic support to executive leadership. The role ensures all financial controls, reporting, and operational procedures align with company and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct all aspects of finance, accounting, purchasing, and internal controls.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Lead the annual budget and forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in compliance with company policies and local laws.
• Monitor revenue and expenses to ensure profitability and cost control across all departments.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and coordinate with external auditors.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and long-term planning.
• Develop and enforce internal financial policies and procedures.
• Mentor and develop the hotel's accounting staff, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational leaders to optimize efficiencies and support departmental performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of hotel finance/accounting experience, with 2+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting systems and financial reporting (e.g., M3, Oracle, SAP, Opera, etc.).
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and hotel industry KPIs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Benefits:

• Family Focused Culture
• Development and Promotion Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Free Parking
• Employee Meals
• Hilton Travel Discounts

About Tara and Uncompromised Hospitality

Tara owns, develops, and manages all of its hotels. Our family's business was started in 2003 with a single hotel. We still operate that hotel today along with many others including the one you are interested in working at. We believe this long-term ownership model aligns us with our Guests and our Team Members and helps us get closer to executing our mission. Our mission is to Deliver Uncompromised Hospitality. Recruiting, training and developing outstanding Team Members is the only way to do this.

We believe that the hospitality industry is fundamentally about people. People are central to the success of our organization. That means that no matter your role or title, you have a role in the success of your hotel and ultimately the entire organization. Regardless of your position, a Guest Services Agent, a Room Attendant, or a Breakfast Server, we share the common mission of Delivering Uncompromised Hospitality.

Our hotels need talented individuals to accomplish this mission. We also want our Team Members to be personally successful and it is our goal to help them develop as they progress in the hospitality industry. As a growing company we recognize the need for talented individuals and are always looking for those that show potential to grow along with us.

Tara views its Team Members as being an integral part of the company. Their commitment to guest satisfaction and attention to detail is needed to ensure that we Deliver Uncompromised Hospitality.