Director of Finance
Inkinen Executive Search, Honolulu, HI, United States
The Director of Finance is a senior finance leader with hands‑on experience in condominium and AOAO accounting, a strong background in hospitality or property‑based organizations, and the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and owners.
Position Overview
A well‑established hospitality organization with a strong footprint in Hawaii seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial oversight for a multi‑property condominium and resort portfolio across Oahu and the neighbor islands. This role serves as the senior finance leader for a condominium‑focused division, partnering closely with executive leadership, property owners, and a centralized finance service team to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and financial integrity. The Director of Finance plays both a hands‑on and strategic role, overseeing day‑to‑day financial operations while contributing to broader business decision‑making within a complex hospitality and real estate environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial statements and reporting for multiple condominium and resort properties
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to property owners, lenders, and internal leadership
- Lead and manage a small finance team, including senior finance staff and accountants
- Partner with a centralized finance service center to ensure accounting and reporting requirements are met
- Participate in executive management discussions and serve as a strategic finance partner
- Support budgeting, audits, and compliance related to condominium and AOAO operations
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes across the portfolio
Skills
- Strong financial leadership within hospitality, real estate, or property based organizations
- Understanding of condominium, AOAO, or association accounting
- Ability to manage multi‑property financial reporting and complex ownership structures
- Clear communicator comfortable working with owners, executives, and finance teams
- Analytical, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑focused approach
- Collaborative leadership style with experience managing and developing teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 6 to 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Prior experience with condominium, AOAO, HOA, or similar property accounting strongly preferred
- CPA license or prior public accounting experience is desirable
- Experience within hospitality, resort, or property management environments
- Preference for candidates familiar with the Hawaii market or multi‑island operations