Director of Finance
Sage Hospitality Group, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Why us?
Sage Hospitality Group is looking to hire aDirector of Finance to join us at theBen, Autograph Collection, in West Palm Beach, Florida!
The Ben is stepping into a world where luxury is intentional, style has substance, and service is an art form. Overlooking the Intracoastal in the heart of West Palm Beach, The Ben attracts people who are drawn to elevated experiences, thoughtful details, and the energy that comes from doing things beautifully and boldly. This is a place for professionals who take pride in presence, crave excellence, and want to be part of a culture that is confident, refined, and unapologetically distinctive. At The Ben, you don’t just work in luxury—you help create it.
At The Ben, West Palm Beach, every corner tells a story. Part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, our hotel is inspired by the legendary Byrd “Birdie” Dewey and her famed Ben Trovato Estate—a place where creativity, sophistication, and individuality converged. Today, The Ben carries that spirit forward, blending modern luxury with a warm, story-rich atmosphere that feels“Exactly Like Nothing Else.”
Perched along the waterfront, The Ben overlooks the shimmering marina and the Intracoastal Waterway, where city energy meets coastal elegance. Guests are invited to savor bold flavors at Proper Grit, our signature whisky and supper club–inspired restaurant, or enjoy rooftop Mediterranean tapas and handcrafted cocktails at Spruzzo, downtown’s only water-facing rooftop lounge. With a rooftop heated saltwater pool, versatile event spaces, and a team devoted to authentic hospitality, The Ben is a destination where every moment becomes a lasting memory.
Job Overview
The Director of Finance is the financial leader of the hotel. Oversees all areas in finance, especially payroll, budgeting, forecasting and relevant duties. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills and provides accurate and timely financial reports as requested by leadership and corporate. Implements internal control procedures that safeguard leaders, owner, assets and complies with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Readily assist in the operation of each leaders department and special projects. Identifies risks and presents solutions that guides leaders in making effective decisions that meets the financial interests of the hotels.
- Develops annual operating budget, operating plan and financial goals. Achieves budgeted revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
- Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date. Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
- Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures. Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
- Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business. Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments. Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
- Promotes associate moral and loyalty within their department and hotel, leading to reduced turnover. Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development. Visible and available to all associates in accordance with the Company's open door policy. Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
- Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff. Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
- Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management. Cost Controls Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
- Review sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by sales. Review individual productivity and corrective actions are taken. Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business. Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
A four-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience.
Experience
Experience required by position is five to ten years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires knowledge of all hotel accounting functions performed by the subordinate reporting directly or indirectly.
- Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions.
- Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
- Office Management, Bank Reconciliations, Preparation of State and Federal Reports, Training of Accounting staff employees, Conducting or participating in meetings, Analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts, Preparation of Journal entries, closing the books and preparing the Balance, Sheet Package.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying -limited lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 15-20 lbs. Generally boxes, computer equipment.
- Bending/kneeling -limited bending/kneeling required when arranging supplies or equipment.
- Mobility -limited mobility between offices and departments. No continuous standing, climbing or driving.
- Excellent hearing required to train and interact with management and associates.
- Excellent vision required to read reports, computer, etc.
Environment
Work inside 95% of work period.
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer match
Eligible to enroll in Health savings accounts or Flexible Spending Accounts
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in additional coverage
Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
Calm Health Application Subscription
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.