Interim Finance Director

An established hospitality organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Finance to provide immediate financial leadership across a small portfolio of hotel properties. The role suits a hands-on finance professional who can assess existing operations quickly, maintain financial continuity, and support property leadership through a transitional period.

The successful candidate will bring strong hotel accounting expertise and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities span daily accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and team leadership, with close collaboration with property management and executive stakeholders on budgeting and operational priorities.

• Oversee daily accounting and financial operations across multiple hotel properties
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities
• Review financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and strengthen expense controls
• Evaluate and improve existing accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Provide leadership and accountability to the existing accounting team and partner with executive leadership on budgeting and operational decisions

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive hospitality accounting and finance experience, including Director of Finance or equivalent leadership
• Strong understanding of hotel financial operations, accounting practices, and financial reporting standards
• Prior experience supporting multiple properties simultaneously is preferred
• Familiarity with hotel property management and accounting systems
• Demonstrated ability to step into an existing operation and deliver results with minimal transition time
• Previous interim or task force experience is highly desirable

The hiring organisation is an established hospitality group operating a small portfolio of hotel properties. The company is seeking interim finance leadership to maintain operational continuity and financial stability during a period of transition. Further details are confidential.