Assistant Director of Finance
Highgate Hotels, LP
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Management, Asset Management, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Employee Orientation, Expense Tracking, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Hospitality Revenue, Hospitality and Tourism, Investment Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Operations Control, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss, Property Maintenance, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Revenue Management, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
21 days ago
Requisition ID
2026-75541
Category
Accounting/Finance
Job Location
US-WA-Seattle
Property
Kimpton Palladian Hotel
Compensation Minimum
USD $105,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Maximum
USD $110,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Type
Yearly
Highgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
Located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, the 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is within walking distance of landmarks like Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle's best new restaurants, live music venues, cafes, and boutiques. When you're not exploring, your home base is a 1910 landmark reinvented in a masculine-chic style with luxe amenities, edgy design elements, and contemporary furnishings that reflect Belltown's hip heritage. You'll also find a heralded seafood restaurant in Shaker + Spear, a speakeasy-style social lounge called Pennyroyal, and a lobby you won't soon forget. The Palladian beckons today's tech titans and tastemakers.
Overview
The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying the accounting staff with guidance and training. He/she is also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels on internal control, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets.
Benefits
In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify. Applications will be accepted between 3/10/26 - 4/15/26
Responsibilities
Assist Director of Finance in timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property
Prepare, monitor, and accurately record hotel revenues daily by preparation of the Income Journal. Identify all variances to budget and last year.
Monitoring and control of hotel operations, cash flow and operating forecasts for the property
Under guidance of Director of Finance maintain timely interaction with Department Heads to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times
Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations for the property
Supervision of accounting department staff
Compliance with Highgate Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our finance and accounting operations
Effectively manage and communicate related issues related to management of receivables, payables, daily cash balances, and timely deposits of all funds.
Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotel's established guidelines. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist Director of Finance and advise Department Heads in maintaining the hotels' financial objectives.
With supervision of Director of Finance hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
Preparation of any special reports, statements, etc., as requested.
Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting.
Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and financial accounting systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Long hours and sometimes required.
Hospitality related financial management and accounting experience desirable.
Highgate Hotels and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other legally protected classification. Highgate Hotels will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
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