Director of Finance & Accounting Operations

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

Confidential Search | Dallas, TX | Hybrid | Direct Hire

$150,000 - $220,000 depending on experience

Hiring on behalf of an established travel management company. The employer is disclosed to candidates who move forward.

THE ROLE

This is the senior finance seat. You report directly to the President/CEO, sit on the executive team, and own the financial health of the business end to end.

The current director is departing and the company is moving quickly. You would step into a real seat with real authority, not a build-from-nothing situation.

What makes this one interesting: it is strategic but still touches the operation. You will advise the CEO on growth, capital structure and long-term planning, and you will also make sure the monthly close is clean, the commissions are right and the systems actually work. If you like being the person who connects the numbers to the decisions, this is that job.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

All accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax and financial systems across multiple entities and divisions

Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, consolidated and entity-level, GAAP compliant

Cash management, banking relationships and liquidity planning through seasonal demand cycles

Corporate payroll, IC commissions, year-end W-2s and 1099s, and 401(k) plan trustee duties including the annual IRS 5500

Client and vendor billing, agency data reconciliations, audits and client reporting

Financial systems administration: Trams, QuickBooks, Grasp and related third-party platforms

Entity formation and compliance across corporate affiliates, including registered agent requirements

Financial review of management contracts, franchise and brand agreements, and third-party operating agreements

Financial due diligence on potential management and consultant engagements

Standardized financial policies, procedures and reporting templates across the portfolio

A finance team, and the culture of discipline and partnership between finance and operations

WHAT YOU BRING

15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership, including 8 to 10 in a senior financial leadership role

Track record leading finance teams through growth

Advanced financial modeling, forecasting and business intelligence skills

Strong executive presence; you can put complex financials in front of any audience and be understood

Working knowledge of Trams, Sabre, QuickBooks and similar systems. Travel or hospitality finance background strongly preferred

Experience with management agreements and ownership structures

Advanced Excel

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred

Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive financial information

SCHEDULE

Hybrid. Onsite during training, then 1 to 2 days per week in the Dallas office.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$150,000 - $220,000 base depending on experience, plus medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with discretionary match, and paid time off.