Choice Hotels International
Director, Real Estate Accounting
Choice Hotels International, North Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Director, Real Estate Accounting
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Role Overview This position leads the Real Estate Accounting team to support the Company’s real‑estate and brand development efforts, including the development and operation of hotel properties under the Company’s brand names. The Director will manage a team of Real Estate Accounting professionals, collaborate with internal teams (REIAM, treasury, accounts payable, tax, other accounting and financial reporting) and external partners (third‑party hotel management, construction and development firms), and ensure compliance with accounting standards while providing high‑quality financial insights across the full real‑estate lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Real Estate Accounting team to execute accounting and financial reporting for the company’s owned hotel properties.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for wholly‑owned and joint‑venture hotel properties.
Review and approve journal entries and financial packages from third‑party hotel management companies.
Ensure audit readiness and liaison with internal audit and external auditors.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and USALI standards while supporting implementation of new accounting standards.
Interpret and ensure compliance with legal agreements including joint‑ventures and loan agreements.
Review construction and development draws and coordinate journal entries with Treasury and Corporate Accounting.
Prepare and present ad‑hoc financial analyses to executives and stakeholders.
Provide support to the Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy team by preparing and reviewing Form 10‑Q and Form 10‑K footnotes, and drafting and evaluating technical accounting analyses and accounting policy memorandums.
Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and business development projects.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development to team members.
Qualifications Employment Experience
5–8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience in public accounting, real estate, or hospitality.
Prior experience managing a team is required.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in U.S. GAAP; familiarity with USALI preferred.
Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP/EPM or similar large ERP systems.
Additional Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
CPA license required.
Salary The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $188,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice’s Management Incentive Plan (MIP). The pay range is subject to adjustment based on qualifications, experience, and other factors.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Leave and paid time‑off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance.
Financial benefits for retirement and health savings.
Employee recognition programs.
Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide.
About Choice Hotels International Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high‑quality lodging options in the upper‑upscale, upper‑midscale, midscale, extended‑stay, and economy segments. We are the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves—the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur—because that’s who we are, too.
Choice’s Cultural Values Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity
Choice’s Leadership Principles Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Management
Industry Hospitality
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Role Overview This position leads the Real Estate Accounting team to support the Company’s real‑estate and brand development efforts, including the development and operation of hotel properties under the Company’s brand names. The Director will manage a team of Real Estate Accounting professionals, collaborate with internal teams (REIAM, treasury, accounts payable, tax, other accounting and financial reporting) and external partners (third‑party hotel management, construction and development firms), and ensure compliance with accounting standards while providing high‑quality financial insights across the full real‑estate lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Real Estate Accounting team to execute accounting and financial reporting for the company’s owned hotel properties.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for wholly‑owned and joint‑venture hotel properties.
Review and approve journal entries and financial packages from third‑party hotel management companies.
Ensure audit readiness and liaison with internal audit and external auditors.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and USALI standards while supporting implementation of new accounting standards.
Interpret and ensure compliance with legal agreements including joint‑ventures and loan agreements.
Review construction and development draws and coordinate journal entries with Treasury and Corporate Accounting.
Prepare and present ad‑hoc financial analyses to executives and stakeholders.
Provide support to the Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy team by preparing and reviewing Form 10‑Q and Form 10‑K footnotes, and drafting and evaluating technical accounting analyses and accounting policy memorandums.
Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and business development projects.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development to team members.
Qualifications Employment Experience
5–8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience in public accounting, real estate, or hospitality.
Prior experience managing a team is required.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in U.S. GAAP; familiarity with USALI preferred.
Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP/EPM or similar large ERP systems.
Additional Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
CPA license required.
Salary The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $188,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice’s Management Incentive Plan (MIP). The pay range is subject to adjustment based on qualifications, experience, and other factors.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Leave and paid time‑off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance.
Financial benefits for retirement and health savings.
Employee recognition programs.
Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide.
About Choice Hotels International Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high‑quality lodging options in the upper‑upscale, upper‑midscale, midscale, extended‑stay, and economy segments. We are the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves—the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur—because that’s who we are, too.
Choice’s Cultural Values Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity
Choice’s Leadership Principles Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Management
Industry Hospitality
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