About us:

At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day. We will celebrate your successes, appreciate your strengths, and offer an environment where each of us can truly be ourselves. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

Area Director of Finance Overview:

Waterford Hotel Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Director of Finance to oversee financial operations for the Marriott Hartford Downtown, DoubleTree Hartford, and Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport. This on-property role, based in the Hartford market with regular travel between locations, will serve as a strategic partner to property leadership teams, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and profitability across the portfolio. The Area Director of Finance will provide leadership in all aspects of accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support both short- and long-term business goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic hospitality management company that values career development, operational excellence, and a strong, people-focused culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct financial oversight and leadership for the on-property finance teams at all three hotels, ensuring consistency in processes, reporting, and controls.
• Partner closely with General Managers and operational leaders to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and budget preparation.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance across all properties, identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Waterford Hotel Group policies, GAAP, and all brand and ownership reporting requirements.
• Review balance sheets, income statements, and monthly financial packages for accuracy and consistency.
• Lead annual budget and capital planning processes for each property.
• Maintain a strong on-property presence while traveling between hotels to support teams, audit financial practices, and drive accountability.
• Mentor and develop property-level finance leaders, strengthening overall team capability and bench strength.
• Partner with property leadership and HR on staffing, training, and succession planning within the finance function.
• Serve as the primary liaison with ownership groups, auditors, and external stakeholders for all financial matters.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3-8years of progressive hotel finance/accounting experience, including multi-property oversight.
• Proven track record of leadership in hospitality finance with strong analytical, organizational, and mentoring skills.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, hotel accounting practices, and financial systems.
• Experience with hotel brand financial reporting systems (Marriott, Hilton etc.) preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with ownership groups.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide strategic financial insights to drive business results.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Ability to travel regularly to assigned properties within the region.

Benefits

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family. Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage. Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge. 

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment. We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates. If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

EXCITING EXTRAS

On Demand Pay - Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it 24/7.

Pet Insurance - We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401k Plan - Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

Hotel Discounts - It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for Crews - All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.com

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