Director of Finance - Hotel/Hospitality
1405 N 5th Avenue, St. Charles, IL
Full Time
1405 N 5th Avenue, St. Charles, IL
Full Time
Director of Finance – Hotel/Hospitality
Who We Are
At Q Center, we create exceptional experiences through seamless execution, operational excellence, and a commitment to service. As a full-service hotel, conference center and event destination, our success depends on strong cross-functional leadership, financial discipline, and strategic decision-making.
We believe great hospitality is powered by thoughtful strategy behind the scenes. Our leaders combine analytical rigor with operational partnership to ensure the business performs at the highest level — financially and operationally.
If you’re a strategic finance leader who thrives at the intersection of analytics, operations, and executive influence, this is a role where your impact will be visible and measurable.
What’s the Role
As Director of Finance, you are the strategic and operational financial leader for a full-service hotel and conference center, responsible for overseeing all hotel financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across rooms, food & beverage, and events. You partner closely with the General Manager and hotel leadership team to drive profitability, optimize revenue, and ensure strong financial performance across the property.
This role goes beyond accounting oversight. You will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with department heads to translate financial insights into operational action. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, audits, payroll, internal controls, capital planning, and long-term financial strategy — ensuring the organization is positioned for sustained performance and growth.
What You’ll Do to Be Successful
1) Financial Strategy & Business Leadership
- Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy aligned with Q Center’s long-term business plan
- Establish measurable financial metrics to evaluate efficiency, profitability, and operational effectiveness
- Partner with department leaders to align financial goals with operational objectives
- Provide strategic financial critiques and actionable recommendations to leadership
- Drive profitability through cost controls, revenue optimization, and process improvements
- Lead financial input for capital projects, systems upgrades, and major operational initiatives
2) Financial Operations & Reporting Excellence
- Oversee all financial operations including payroll, cash flow, audits, and regulatory compliance
- Lead monthly and annual financial closings with accuracy and timeliness
- Direct preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports, forecasts, and capital plans
- Develop and manage property-wide operating budgets, annual budgets, and five-year operating and capital plans
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
- Monitor and manage cash flow, receivables, payables, and funding requirements
3) Compliance, Controls & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including tax obligations, payroll withholdings, and hotel-related taxes
- Maintain and audit internal controls including purchasing, payroll, inventory, asset management, and cash handling
- Oversee regulatory licenses, permits, contracts, leases, and insurance renewals
- Co-lead the annual renewal of Property, Casualty, and FinPro insurance programs
- Safeguard owner and investor assets through prudent financial governance
4) Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
- Lead and develop the Finance department, setting clear expectations and performance standards
- Conduct performance reviews and mentor department managers
- Drive cross-departmental collaboration to improve workflow and operational efficiency
- Influence executive leadership through strong financial insight and communication
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
What You Bring
We’re seeking a strategic finance executive who combines technical expertise with business partnership and operational leadership.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of progressive financial leadership within a full-service hotel, resort, or comparable hospitality environment
- Prior Director-level experience required
- Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and achieving financial performance targets
- Deep knowledge of hospitality financial regulations and tax compliance
Technical & Leadership Skills
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
- Ability to manage both strategic initiatives and operational detail
The Details
Reports To: General Manager
Status: Exempt
Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary
Status: Exempt
Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary
Rate: $130,000 - $150,000/year based on experience
Benefits Include:
- Paid time off
- 401(K) with employer match
- Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Wellness Credits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life, AD&D
- Disability Benefits
- Employee Meals
Our Commitment
At Q Center, leadership is defined by accountability, collaboration, and measurable impact. We are committed to maintaining a professional and inclusive workplace where high standards, ethical practices, and operational excellence guide every decision.
As Director of Finance, you won’t just manage the numbers — you’ll help shape the future performance and sustainability of the organization.
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