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Area Director of Finance

The Pennywell, A Hilton Hotel

400 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63102

195 Room Hotel
Managed By Hospitality Ventures Management Group

Variety of Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Options; 401(K) with Guaranteed Match

Are you a skilled hotel Director of Finance looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an Area Director of Finance who will play a pivotal role in enhancing our financial and accounting operations

Compensation: $125,000/Year plus Bonus, Full-Time

The HVMG-distinguished St. Louis Hilton and Marriott properties are on the lookout for an Area Director of Finance to join our team and drive excellence in financial management!

As the Director of Finance, you will have the exciting opportunity to oversee The Pennywell, Homewood Suites-Galleria and TownePlace Suites Brentwood :

  • Manage cash flow efficiently and ensure accurate monthly financial statements.
  • Monitor hotel revenues and expenses while conducting insightful budget analyses.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and operational taxes.
  • Analyze financial data to provide strategic recommendations.
  • Oversee accounting policies, internal controls, and audits.
  • Lead and develop our finance team through hiring, training, and supervision.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Committee to ensure seamless property operations.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Timely batching of invoices in the MIS system and sending required reports to the corporate office.
  • Maintaining an organized filing system for Direct Bill accounts and financial documentation.
  • Handling workers' compensation and liabilities claims with accuracy and diligence.
  • Responding promptly to vendor and partner requests.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

  • At least 5 years of hospitality finance/accounting experience, ideally in a leadership capacity.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hotel-specific systems.
  • Experience managing and developing a team.

Benefits we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for your well-being.
  • 401K with a guaranteed 4% match to support your financial future.
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance for peace of mind.
  • Generous Paid Time Off/Holidays for a well-deserved break.

Join our Diverse and Inclusive Workplace:

At the Pennywell Hilton Hotel St. Louis, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values individuals from all backgrounds. We believe in providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability. Come join our team and experience the satisfaction of working in an inclusive environment where your unique talents are recognized and celebrated! Apply now and be part of something special at Pennywell Hilton Hotel in St. Louis!

Posted April 29, 2024

The Pennywell, A Hilton Hotel

Our Hotel

Our hotel is a renovated 19th-century bank, offering a compelling blend of historic and modern design details. Located in downtown St. Louis, the hotel is just across I-44 from The Gateway Arch. As an associate, you will appreciate the historic setting, a bustling environment, and an engaged team.

Our Guests Love

Number of Rooms: 195
Event Space Square Footage: 5,113
Dining: Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen, The Vault Marketplace
Amenities: Fitness center, business center, concierge, pet-friendly rooms
Points of Interest: Gateway Arch, America’s Center, Busch Stadium, The Dome, St Louis City Museum, Union Station

Our Associates Love

  • Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG
  • Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
  • Up to 40% earned wages paid BEFORE payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
  • 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting
  • Hotel and Food & Beverage Discounts and Perks

Careers at HVMG

HVMG is a successful and experienced hotel management company. Over the 20 years since our founding, we've worked with more than 100 hotels in 23 states, from premium branded properties to independent boutiques and resorts.

We are consistently listed among the top management companies in the hotel business, have won multiple Top Workplace awards, and most importantly, are obsessed with putting our associates first.

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

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