Director of Finance

Director of Finance Virginia Guest House (Charlottesville, VA)

Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. This is a unique opportunity to join Pyramid Global Hospitality's growing portfolio and play a critical role on the Executive Leadership Team, supporting both the successful launch and long-term financial performance of a destination that will serve the university, community, and visitors alike.

As Director of Finance, you will oversee all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and controls for this complex, full-service hotel. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with Pyramid's Regional Director of Finance and Senior VP of Hotel Accounting, you'll play a hands-on role in establishing financial procedures from the ground up during the pre-opening phase, then lead the ongoing financial strategy once operational.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all finance and accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, payroll, and audits.
• Supporting the pre-opening process by building internal financial SOPs, setting up systems, and partnering on vendor selection and contract reviews.
• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial reports: monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasts, and ownership reports.
• Developing and managing internal controls for all areas of hotel operation: F&B, payroll, purchasing, credit, inventory, and cash handling.
• Partnering with the hotel's Executive Team to monitor key performance indicators and help departments align financial goals with operational strategy.
• Maintaining compliance with GAAP, FLSA, and Pyramid SOPs, as well as federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Collaborating with corporate and ownership stakeholders to provide transparency into the hotel's financial performance and future projections.
• Recruiting, training, and managing the hotel's finance team (A/P, A/R, and payroll), with a focus on mentorship and career development.
• Contributing to the Executive Committee, providing strategic insights and financial stewardship to guide business decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hotel accounting leadership experience, including at least 1 year as Director of Finance/Controller in a full-service hotel or conference center.
• Pre-opening experience strongly preferred; must be comfortable building systems and structure from scratch.
• Experience managing financial operations across multi-outlet departments (e.g., rooms, banquets, catering, restaurant, bar, retail).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with hotel systems (PMS, POS, and back-office platforms).
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, university-driven environment with diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative, hands-on leader who values team development, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Compensation Range: $120,000.00/Yr. - $130,000.00/Yr. based on qualifications and experience.