Director of Finance - The Nell New York

Nell Hotels is a collection of distinctive luxury hotels and residences united by a shared commitment to warm, intuitive hospitality, cultural connection and unparalleled access. Founded on the legacy of The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, the portfolio includes The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out hotel; the Residences at The Little Nell; and The Nell New York, opening in 2027 as the first hotel within Rockefeller Center and New York City’s only Relais & Châteaux property.

At each Nell Hotels property, the guest experience is guided by four defining pillars: creating a sense of home, unveiling distinctive access, engaging with intention and sparking après energy. Rooted in the belief that true luxury is defined by familiarity, Nell Hotels creates deeply personal experiences that make guests feel welcomed, recognized and connected to the destinations they visit.

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Position Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day financial operations of the hotel while providing oversight and support for all financial and accounting functions. The Director of Finance supervises and directs all aspects of financial operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), credit and collections, payroll, cash management, internal controls, auditing, general ledger, financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and forecasting. The Director of Finance partners closely with the Senior Director of Finance and the Hotel General Manager to ensure sound financial management, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the achievement of the hotels' financial objectives. This position reports to the Senior Director of Finance.

The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

Create and execute business plans that are aligned with the properties and brand’s business strategies; Plan, organize, direct and control the financial operations while ensuring the security of hotel assets, maximizing the return on investment, providing timely and accurate reporting and analysis of results and integrity of the management information systems; As a member of the hotel’s Executive Committee, the Director of Finance is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior Corporate leaders and Asset Managers of owning entities; Lead in the completion, review and presentation of monthly forecasts, annual operating and capital budgets and business plans prepared by hotel management team to provide stakeholders with reasonable and achievable guidelines of performance aligned with the Company’s and brand’s strategic direction; Prepare accurate, timely and complete monthly financial statements with detailed workpapers and schedules in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, applicable hotel management agreements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Responsible for risk management to preserve hotel property and reduce potential liability claims; Manage and control receivables, payables, credit, payroll, cash handling, and treasury functions with the hotel’s accounting department staff; Distribute outlook and forecast information as an up-to-date management tool for operating departments, review and analyze variance versus actual results to measure and improve accuracy; Maintain insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities and ensure that all licenses, permits, contracts and legal agreements are up to date; Use financial and operational performance analysis, including benchmarking, to maximize hotel’s revenue, GOP flow-through and bottom-line financial return; Comply with record retention as required for internal and external audits, coordinate audit visits, respond to auditor requests, government regulations, federal, state and local laws and contractual agreements, including CBA’s; Monitor purchasing/ordering/delivery compliance, analyze reports from company-mandated buying programs, and approve all purchases, and expenses; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; 7 or more years of experience, in a Senior Manager or Director level position, leading hotel finance and accounting division; Knowledge with hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, spreadsheet software and other hotel applications; Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and capital project accounting; Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Proficient knowledge of all aspects of hotel accounting Ability to analyze and improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.; Ability to cross collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and sales, to ensure integrated project execution; Ability to lead by utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to influence and encourage others, advocate for sound financial decisions, and lead by example; Strong interpersonal skills and possession of a full understanding of professional business ethics with team and guests; Excellent oral (presentation) and written communication and organization skills; Ability to effectively analyze and use operational, financial, and marketing data to maintain and improve market share/penetration goals; Ability to work well under deadline pressure and to quickly adapt to a constantly changing market; Ability develop and implement local accounting and financial control procedures and systems to ensure key controls, safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability; Ability to provide leadership by clearly communicating financial concepts when rolling out initiatives and projects, measures and reports on actual versus anticipated results; Ability to develop, implement and monitor hotel-specific accounts receivable credit and collection practices in compliance with company-level policies and procedures; Ability to follow company policies and local standard operating procedures

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs; Flexible Spending Account Programs; Life Insurance Programs; Paid Time Off Programs; Paid Leave Programs; 401(k) Savings Plan; Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes; Other company perks