Overview
Director of Finance - The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center
On-site in New Brunswick, NJ
The Opportunity
As Director of Finance , you will oversee all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and controls for this complex, high-volume hotel and conference center. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with Pyramid's Regional Director of Finance and Senior VP of Hotel Accounting, you will serve as a strategic business partner on the Executive Leadership Team—ensuring financial accuracy, driving profitability, and supporting long-term operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all finance and accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, payroll, and audits.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports including monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasts, and ownership reporting.
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls for all operational areas, including F&B, payroll, purchasing, credit, inventory, and cash handling.
- Partner with department heads to analyze key performance indicators and align financial goals with operational strategy.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP, FLSA, and Pyramid SOPs, as well as all federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Collaborate with corporate and ownership stakeholders to provide transparent reporting and strategic insights into the property's financial performance.
- Recruit, train, and manage the hotel's finance team (A / P, A / R, and payroll), fostering development, accountability, and process improvement.
- Contribute to the Executive Committee, providing data-driven financial guidance to support business decisions and long-term planning.
Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management required; CPA preferred.Minimum 3 years of hotel accounting leadership experience, including at least 1 year as Director of Finance / Controller in a full-service hotel or conference center.Experience managing financial operations across multi-outlet departments (rooms, banquets, catering, restaurant, and bar).Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with hotel systems (PMS, POS, and back-office platforms).Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.A hands-on, collaborative leader who values mentorship, process improvement, and operational excellence.#keyexec
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