Director of Finance & Accounting - Hospitality

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, full-service destination resort located in Southern Vermont. Our client is seeking a Director of Finance to lead all on-site finance and accounting operations for a year-round hospitality property featuring multiple revenue streams including lodging, restaurants, golf, spa, weddings, meetings, and events. This is a high-impact, on-site executive leadership role offering strong compensation, long-term career opportunity, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a historic and highly visible resort environment. The ideal candidate will come from hospitality, resort, full-service hotel, or another complex multi-revenue operating environment with transferable leadership and financial management experience.Relocation assistance may be considered for strong candidates located within the Northeast, as well as candidates from colder-weather markets and mountain-region communities where climate and lifestyle alignment may support a successful long-term transition.Key Responsibilities• Lead and develop the on-site finance and accounting team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.• Oversee month-end close and ensure timely, accurate preparation of P&L statements and financial reporting.• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analysis.• Partner with the General Manager and executive leadership team on business performance, labor planning, and strategic decision making.• Maintain General Ledger accuracy, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, and internal controls.• Manage banking activity including payroll funding, transfers, disbursements, and cash positioning.• Ensure timely filing of sales, use, occupancy, and other required tax reporting.• Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.• Collaborate with regional finance leadership and ownership stakeholders on reporting and annual planning initiatives.• Drive process improvements, system optimization, and stronger financial visibility across all resort departments.• Serve as backup support for payroll operations in partnership with centralized payroll resources.Qualifications and Must-Haves• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.• Prior experience managing and developing finance or accounting staff.• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, controls, and financial reporting.• Experience within hospitality is strongly preferred.• Resort, full-service hotel, golf resort, spa resort, or multi-revenue property experience is highly preferred.• Ability to partner cross-functionally with operations leaders including food and beverage, rooms, golf, spa, and events.• Advanced Excel and strong overall systems proficiency.• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.• High level of ownership with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.Minimum base salary $100k. Target base salary range $100k-$130k depending on experience. Additional annual bonus opportunity and cell phone reimbursement included. Final compensation package will align with candidate background, experience, and overall fit.Benefits• Medical• Dental• Vision• 401(k) with company match• PTO• Paid Holidays• Employee Assistance Program• Lodging and dining discounts• Additional wellness benefitsPay Details: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per yearEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.