Pyramid Global Hospitality
Director of Finance
Pyramid Global Hospitality, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
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.
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.