Director of Finance

A destination retreat on the banks of the Kiawah River surrounded by miles of golden spartina grass, giant oak trees, and shallow marsh flats. Cool breezes blow through cottage-inspired guest rooms and river-view cabanas overlooking vast expanses of marshland. Large furnished porches offer a peaceful oasis to hear the whistles of Carolina wren as you page through a good book and enjoy the simple pleasures of island life. The main lodge is the heart of the resort where you can rock in wicker chairs on the wraparound wooden porch or enjoy cocktails from a riverside pool cabana as the sun sets over the marsh savannahs. Evoking the spirit of old-time summer retreats, The Dunlin’s 72 cottage-style guest rooms overlook the glittering Kiawah River. Designed by Amanda Lindroth, inside you’ll find honey oak floors, white beadboard walls, and mint green and wicker accents that nod to classic southern style, while deep soaking tubs, built-in closets, and linen fabrics stamped with signature prints add an atmosphere of home.

Just 20 miles from Charleston, The Dunlin is only a 45-minute drive from Charleston International Airport.

You will be responsible for driving strong financial performance at the hotel while enhancing owner relationships. We look to the person in this position to deliver superior financial performance, ensure operational efficiencies, implement effective financial controls, and put in place practical, non-bureaucratic policies and procedures. 

• Manage and lead the hotel’s accounting and finance functions. 
• Lead the annual budget development and subsequent forecasts and engage with other executive team members in developing the annual business plan.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial information, provide analysis, and prepare short- and long-term projections.
• Maintain the hotel’s books and records in compliance with local tax regulations, local accounting standards, company policies, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
• Collaborate with hotel management, company leadership, and owners to optimize the hotel’s cash flows.
• Manage effective relationships with the hotel’s banks, lenders, and vendors to ensure efficient hotel operations.
• Implement the company’s policies and procedures and develop documented processes and procedures to adapt to the local statutory and operating environment.
• Maintain an effective and efficient internal control environment that minimizes business, fraud, and financial reporting risks.
• Deal honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners.  Our reputation and long-term success depend on establishing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Take responsibility for the professional development of all Hotel finance team members. This includes identifying training needs and supporting the funding of necessary training.
• Maintain an awareness of and adherence to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure safe and proper storage and access for all contracts, leases, and other financial records.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of statutory reporting requirements and submission of required tax filings and/or payments.
• Work collaboratively with other executive team members to drive financial performance and operational efficiencies.

Pay Range: $160,000/year - $170,000/year

Additional Benefits:

• Free Parking
• Free Team Member Cafeteria
• Holiday Pay
• Team Member Stay Program
• 50% off F&B + Spa

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience as a hotel property finance leader. 
• Excellent understanding of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry. 
• Possess a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software including pivot tables, filters, conditional formatting, text-to-columns, and advanced formulae, including SUBTOTAL, SUMPRODUCT, SUMIF, NPV, IRR, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, IF, MAX, MIN, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TEXTAFTER, TEXTBEFORE.
• Ability to assemble, analyze, and understand integrated spreadsheets and complex technical information.
• Deep experience with hotel financial reporting systems, policies and procedures, and management agreements 
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner to senior management and owners 
• Experience with operating and financial agreements; demonstrated success in evaluating risks and developing proactive strategies and plans to mitigate business issues 
• Experience managing Home Owner Associations and residential revenue share agreements, as applicable to the position’s location.

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

Kiawah River Hospitality Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Kiawah River Hospitality Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kiawah River Hospitality Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.