Mediabistro logo
job logo

Director of Finance

Pyramid Global Hospitality, Tampa, FL, United States


About Our Property

Welcome to Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a true gem in the heart of the city of Tampa. With 210 stylishly appointed guest rooms and 13,042 sq ft. of versatile meeting space, our hotel is not just a destination; it's an experience. As a member of the Pyramid Family, we take pride in fostering a culture that sets us apart as the premier employer in the area. Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We don't just want to be a hotel people pass through; we aim to be distinguished by our excellent culture. Discover today what a fulfilling career with Pyramid Global Hospitality at Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown can mean for you!

Role Overview

Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Director of Finance to lead all financial operations for this iconic, historic downtown hotel. The Director of Finance serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for safeguarding assets, ensuring financial accuracy, driving profitability, and providing strategic financial insight to ownership and management. This role requires a strong hospitality finance background, experience with forecasting and asset management, and the ability to support ownership reporting and capital planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting and finance functions for the property.
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to the General Manager and ownership.
  • Develop and execute annual budgets, forecasts, and long‑term financial plans.
  • Analyze monthly P&L statements and provide actionable insights.
  • Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiencies.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Oversee month‑end close process and financial reporting.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard hotel assets.
  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital.
  • Oversee payroll processing and compliance.
  • Prepare and present financial packages to ownership.
  • Support asset management reporting requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with lender covenants (if applicable).
  • Assist with CapEx planning and ROI analysis.
  • Partner with department leaders to manage labor costs and expense controls.
  • Provide financial modeling for pricing, group contracts, and special projects.
  • Support revenue management strategy with financial analytics.
  • Participate in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions.
  • Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Maintain insurance and risk management documentation.
  • Establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Cross‑train staff to support operational flexibility.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
  • 5+ years of hotel Director of Finance or Assistant DOF experience.
  • Strong knowledge of hotel systems (e.g., Opera, M3, Workday, etc.).
  • Experience in lifestyle, boutique, or historic properties preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Experience with ownership reporting and asset management partnerships.
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Compensation

$115,000
$125,000

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

#J-18808-Ljbffr