Associate Director, Finance and Accounting
Jobgether, New Bremen, OH, United States
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate Director, Finance and Accounting in Germany.
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on shaping financial strategy and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse hospitality portfolio. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations while driving scalable processes in a fast-growing, tech-enabled environment. Working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, you’ll provide strategic insights that influence business decisions and portfolio performance. The role combines hands-on financial oversight with team leadership, offering the opportunity to mentor talent and implement best-in-class practices. With a strong emphasis on automation, data-driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement, this position is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth settings.
Accountabilities
Lead property-level financial strategy, planning, and reporting, delivering actionable insights through variance analysis, trend evaluation, and forecasting
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting aligned with GAAP and industry standards
Manage financial consolidations and reporting for a large property portfolio, supporting both internal stakeholders and external partners
Establish, enhance, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks to improve efficiency and mitigate risk
Direct cash management and treasury activities while handling complex financial analyses and ad hoc reporting requests
Lead and mentor Finance Managers and Property Accountants, ensuring strong team performance, workload balance, and professional development
Act as the escalation point for financial and accounting issues, providing guidance and resolution across the portfolio
Oversee revenue accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous process improvement
Drive finance-related projects, including automation initiatives, system enhancements, audit coordination, and adoption of new accounting standards
Partner with cross‑functional leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic business initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or certifications such as CPA or CFA are strongly preferred
10+ years of experience in senior finance or accounting roles, ideally within hospitality or real estate operating environments
Deep expertise in GAAP and industry‑specific accounting standards, with strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements
Proven leadership experience managing and scaling finance teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth organizations
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools such as Excel and ERP systems
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment
Experience with remote team management and familiarity with tools such as NetSuite or Google Workspace is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary package with performance‑based bonuses and potential equity participation
Flexible remote work environment with the ability to work from anywhere
Generous paid time off policy to support work‑life balance
Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including extended benefits
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Home office and connectivity stipends to support remote work
Travel‑related perks and accommodation discounts
Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and leadership development
Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an
AI‑powered matching process
to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice:
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre‑contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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This is a high-impact leadership role focused on shaping financial strategy and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse hospitality portfolio. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations while driving scalable processes in a fast-growing, tech-enabled environment. Working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, you’ll provide strategic insights that influence business decisions and portfolio performance. The role combines hands-on financial oversight with team leadership, offering the opportunity to mentor talent and implement best-in-class practices. With a strong emphasis on automation, data-driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement, this position is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth settings.
Accountabilities
Lead property-level financial strategy, planning, and reporting, delivering actionable insights through variance analysis, trend evaluation, and forecasting
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting aligned with GAAP and industry standards
Manage financial consolidations and reporting for a large property portfolio, supporting both internal stakeholders and external partners
Establish, enhance, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks to improve efficiency and mitigate risk
Direct cash management and treasury activities while handling complex financial analyses and ad hoc reporting requests
Lead and mentor Finance Managers and Property Accountants, ensuring strong team performance, workload balance, and professional development
Act as the escalation point for financial and accounting issues, providing guidance and resolution across the portfolio
Oversee revenue accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous process improvement
Drive finance-related projects, including automation initiatives, system enhancements, audit coordination, and adoption of new accounting standards
Partner with cross‑functional leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic business initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or certifications such as CPA or CFA are strongly preferred
10+ years of experience in senior finance or accounting roles, ideally within hospitality or real estate operating environments
Deep expertise in GAAP and industry‑specific accounting standards, with strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements
Proven leadership experience managing and scaling finance teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth organizations
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools such as Excel and ERP systems
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment
Experience with remote team management and familiarity with tools such as NetSuite or Google Workspace is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary package with performance‑based bonuses and potential equity participation
Flexible remote work environment with the ability to work from anywhere
Generous paid time off policy to support work‑life balance
Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including extended benefits
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Home office and connectivity stipends to support remote work
Travel‑related perks and accommodation discounts
Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and leadership development
Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an
AI‑powered matching process
to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice:
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre‑contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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