Accounting Director – Hospitality Industry
Howard Financial
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Design and maintain centralized financial systems for hospitality operators ($5–50M) that hold under the pressure of rapid scaling.
- Lead, mentor, and audit a large accounting team. Ensure every deliverable meets Howard’s standards for accuracy and composure.
- Direct the financial health of the Hospitality vertical. This includes controlled payroll, predictable multi-unit reporting, and cash flow visibility.
- Provide senior-level perspective. Help founders and operators see the full picture so they can make decisions with confidence.
- Standardize documented processes across the vertical to remove single points of failure and dependencies on individuals.
Requirements
- 10+ years in senior accounting roles, with a dedicated focus on the hospitality industry (multi-unit restaurants, hotels, or venues)
- Proven track record of managing large, high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
- Mastery of GAAP, complex payroll structures, and multi-entity consolidations
- You think like an owner. You are deliberate, selective, and prefer a one-sentence solution to a three-page explanation.
- Clear, confident, and exact communication. You respect the financial literacy of our clients and avoid jargon.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPpayroll structuresmulti-entity consolidationsfinancial systems designfinancial reportingcash flow managementprocess standardizationaudit managementteam leadershipfinancial analysis
Soft Skills
mentoringcommunicationdecision-makingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilitystrategic thinkingcollaborationclient relations