Assistant Director of Finance

Sonesta International Hotels is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the United States, ranking as the 8th largest hotel company in the country. With a portfolio that comprises over 1000 properties across eight countries, Sonesta offers an impressive and diverse mix of full-service and focused hotel brands. The company operates owned, managed, and franchised properties in major cities, providing guests with a unique and consistent hospitality experience wherever they travel. Sonesta is driven by a commitment to the human side of hospitality—delivering service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and creating meaningful connections with guests. Their mission, "Together We Thrive," focuses on offering quality, value, and excellent hospitality at every property.

The Assistant Director of Finance role at Sonesta International Hotels is a vital position that contributes significantly to the financial health and operational excellence of the hotel. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role supports managing the hotel's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with relevant regulations, and the maintenance of effective internal controls. The position is responsible for a wide array of accounting and financial duties, which include overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, income audit, cashier functions, and receiving operations. The Assistant Director of Finance also plays a significant role in leading and organizing the accounting staff by planning work, assigning tasks, delivering feedback, and conducting performance reviews.

This role demands strong analytical skills as it involves performing month-end closing processes, preparing financial reports, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting in budget preparation and forecasting. In addition, the Assistant Director of Finance actively partners with department leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making that drives profitability and operational improvements. The role helps implement and maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance activities, including audit preparation and response.

Further, the position requires managing procurement and payroll processes, including union payroll reviews, and facilitating training across departments for systems like purchasing, labor scheduling, and payroll software. A strong emphasis is placed on leadership and collaboration to foster a positive work environment aligned with Sonesta's core values. The Assistant Director of Finance acts as a key resource, promoting teamwork, facilitating communication across departments, and addressing operational challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Sonesta offers a competitive salary range for this role between $88,000 and $92,000, which may vary based on experience and qualifications. The company is committed to providing its employees with comprehensive benefits that support health, financial security, work-life balance, and professional growth. Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants are required to submit complete applications, including resumes, for consideration.