Director of Finance

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Tucson, AZ, USA
In-Office
130K-160K Annually
Senior level
Travel
The Role
The Director of Finance leads financial operations at the resort, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance while partnering with the Executive Committee on strategic decisions to enhance profitability.
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Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, HM Alpha Hotels and Resorts. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Executive Committee Member | Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
 
The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Committee and serves as the financial leader of the resort. This role is responsible for the overall financial health, discipline, reporting, controls, forecasting, accounting accuracy, and business partnership across the property. In addition to resort responsibilities, this role also supports and manages the accounting coordination for La Paloma Club, operated by Troon.
 
This is not simply an accounting position. This is an executive leadership role. The Director of Finance must be highly engaged in the operation, visible with the leadership team, commercially minded, and deeply committed to helping the resort win.
 
As a member of the Executive Committee, this individual is expected to participate actively in strategic decisions, challenge the business when needed, support department heads, protect profitability, and bring financial clarity to every major operational conversation.
 
 
Financial Leadership & Strategy
 
Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash controls, purchasing controls, payroll review, financial reporting, and compliance.
 
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, forecasts, budgets, ownership reports, and operational analysis.
 
Partner with the General Manager and Executive Committee to identify revenue opportunities, cost controls, margin improvement, and profit optimization.
 
Serve as a true business partner to the General Manager, ownership, asset management, and the Executive Committee by translating financial data into clear business actions.
 
Lead the resort with a forward-looking financial mindset, not just reporting what happened, but helping the team understand what must happen next.
 
Provide clear, direct, and timely insight into business trends, risks, labor productivity, flow-through, GOP performance, cash impact, and department-level opportunities.
 
 
Executive Committee Leadership
 
As an Executive Committee member, the Director of Finance must be present, vocal, engaged, and influential. This leader is expected to contribute beyond accounting and help shape the overall direction of the resort.
 
Participate actively in Executive Committee meetings, revenue strategy discussions, labor reviews, ownership updates, capital planning, operational reviews, and business performance meetings.
 
Challenge assumptions respectfully, bring facts to the table, and help the team make better decisions through financial discipline and commercial awareness.
 
Build strong relationships with department heads and serve as a trusted advisor, coach, and accountability partner.
 
Demonstrate executive presence, urgency, ownership, and a strong understanding that financial leadership is operational leadership.
 
 
La Paloma Club Accounting Support
 
Ensure proper financial communication, reconciliation, reporting alignment, and accounting support between the resort, La Paloma Club, and the club operating partner.
 
Partner with resort leadership, club leadership, ownership, and accounting stakeholders to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely resolution of financial items related to La Paloma Club.
 
Maintain clear visibility into club-related revenues, expenses, allocations, billing, invoices, reporting, and financial obligations connected to the resort.
 
 
Ownership, Controls & Compliance
 
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, ownership expectations, brand standards, and applicable regulations.
 
Oversee audits, balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll controls, and purchasing processes.
 
Protect the assets of the resort through disciplined financial practices.
 
Own the financial integrity of the property with a no-excuses mindset. Accuracy, timeliness, and transparency are non-negotiable.
 
Proven hotel or resort finance leadership experience.
 
Strong accounting, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal control knowledge.
 
Experience working with ownership, asset managers, corporate leadership, and executive teams.
 
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leaders.
 
Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across departments.
 
High sense of urgency, accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability.
 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
 
5+ years of progressive managerial experience.
 
5+ years Director or Assistant Director of Finance experience in a full-service hotel or resort.
 
Must be familiar with Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
 
Ability to direct the technical accounting actions of the on-property finance team.
 
Ability to present financial results and forecasts to internal executives and external asset managers.
 
Proficiency in Excel required.
 
Experience with ProfitSword, M3 Accounting Core, and BirchStreet preferred.
 
Candidate will be commercially curious, operationally engaged, and passionate about being part of a winning executive team.
 
Must be comfortable operating in a fast-moving resort environment where priorities shift, business conditions change, and leadership requires both discipline and flexibility.
 
Must have the confidence to speak up, the humility to listen, and the drive to help every department become financially stronger.

Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available) Company-paid disability & life insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental benefits 401(k) with match Employee discounts Paid vacation & sick time

$130,000 - $160,000

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive managerial experience
  • 5+ years experience as Director or Assistant Director of Finance in full-service hotel or resort
  • Familiarity with Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Experience with ProfitSword, M3 Accounting Core, and BirchStreet

Marriott International  Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with a company match and related financial wellness resources seen as competitive. This support is complemented by savings tools that reinforce long-term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage offers flexible medical plans, disability and life insurance, and access to mental health and wellness resources. Short-term disability and basic life coverage are described as included for many full-time hourly roles.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Travel and lifestyle perks include substantial hotel, food and beverage, spa, retail, and golf discounts for employees and families. Additional programs like tuition assistance and wellness initiatives reinforce non-cash value.

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