Area Director Finance OEM

Join our team as an Area Director of Finance! 

As the Area Director of Finance, you’re the numbers wizard in charge of budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and keeping every penny accounted for across up to four hotels! Dive into a world of income auditing, cashiering, accounts payable, collections, tax compliance, payroll, and month-end magic. You’ll be the champion of financial controls, ensuring every report is spot-on and every hotel’s profitability shines. It’s a huge responsibility—but you’re never alone. Step into this high-profile Executive Committee role and make financial brilliance happen! 

This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.    

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Maestro & Accuracy Aficionado: Ensure every finance function hits the right note—oversee daily and month-end reporting, payroll, income audits, AP/AR, and cash/credit management, all with precision and perfect timing! 
• Month-End Magician: Complete a seamless close each month—prepping journal entries, tracking accruals, reconciling the balance sheet, and ensuring tax reporting is spot-on, while breaking down profit performance like a pro. 
• Goal Getter & Strategy Architect: Build and achieve big financial goals—craft annual operating plans aligned with company vision, provide analytical support to departments, and lead the team in forecasting like future-telling superstars. 
• Business Booster & Controls Captain: Keep business practices sharp—champion a sales-driven culture, guarantee accurate P&Ls, tackle variance analysis, manage capital budgets, and safeguard assets through robust controls and audit oversight. 
• Team Coach & Culture Champion: Guide, train, and inspire the whole crew—offer actionable feedback, facilitate P&L reviews, support cross-training, and foster a high-performing, values-driven team that celebrates every win together! 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting and at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in hotel finance or a related field. 
• Expert in budgeting, forecasting, profit & loss reporting, and analyzing financial data to formulate actionable solutions. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, cross-trained finance team. 
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts clearly, both in writing and in group settings. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS/PMS systems, and Excel; able to work flexible hours and maintain peak performance under pressure. 

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Our Hotel We are conveniently located in the quaint suburb of Chula Vista, just a short drive from Downtown San Diego. Featuring a modern, upscale design, our spacious apartment-style suites provide relaxed and comfortable accommodations for travelers in town for work or play. Choose from 148 spacious suites, including a studio, one- and two-bedroom suites all with a separate living and sleeping area and a fully equipped kitchen. Free WiFi and free breakfast buffet provided for every guest. Work out in our state-of-the-art fitness center or unwind by the pool on a sunny San Diego day. Plus, did we mention we’re less than eight miles away from North Island Credit Union Amphitheater, and Aquatica San Diego Waterpark, and less than two miles from Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Other nearby attractions include the Las Americas Premium Outlets – only 10 miles away. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

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