Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The Fifth Avenue Hotel – New York, NY

The Fifth Avenue Hotel, anaward-winning luxury destination, is seeking a Director of Finance to join our team.

Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, our hotel is a vibrant oasis featuring 149 beautifully appointed guest rooms, where personal service, extraordinary design, distinctive cuisine, compelling art, and immersive cultural experiences come together to create something truly exceptional.

At The Fifth, every detail is intentional. We invite our guests to experience the hotel as a flâneur—where curiosity is sparked, stories unfold, and no two stays are ever the same.

Position Overview

As the Director of Finance, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to maximize the fiscal health, asset protection, and long-term profitability of the property.

This role requires a visionary leader with exceptional analytical acumen, refined interpersonal skills, and a genuine passion for balancing financial discipline with the "flâneur" spirit of uncompromised luxury environments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Excellence

• Direct and oversee all financial and accounting aspects of the property to support a luxury, five-star (and beyond) standard of hospitality.
• Provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting and analysis to ownership and executive leadership, ensuring every monetary detail is intentional.

The Flâneur Environment Support

• Partner with leadership to ensure capital expenditure (CapEx) planning supports the hotel’s unique identity, ensuring art and design elements are continuously preserved and showcased.
• Allocate and manage resources strategically to ensure guest areas remain impeccably maintained to spark curiosity and delight.

Operational Collaboration

• Partner with Housekeeping, Front Office, Engineering, and Food & Beverage to optimize departmental financial performance, forecasting, and labor efficiencies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to department heads, helping them interpret financial data to drive smart operational adjustments without compromising the premium guest experience.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and train a diverse accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of professional warmth, integrity, and excellence.
• Establish clear accountability and development pathways for the finance team.

Financial & Administrative Stewardship

• Manage departmental and property-wide budgets, forecasting models, inventory controls, and cash flow operations while maintaining uncompromised luxury standards.
• Track and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly financial metrics to drive continuous operational and revenue improvement.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Uphold rigorous internal audit controls, tax compliance, and legal protocol for all financial transactions and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience required (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Significant leadership experience in luxury hospitality finance is required.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• A keen eye for financial integrity and the intentional details that define luxury profitability.

Work Environment

• Flexible schedule, including extended hours during peak financial periods (e.g., month-end close, annual budgeting) as needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Office-based role that requires active engagement, visibility, and presence across all revenue-generating areas of the property.

Why Join Us?

The Fifth Avenue Hotel is more than a workplace—it’s a destination where creativity, culture, and hospitality meet.

As part of our award-winning team, you will play a vital role in shaping the financial foundation of unforgettable guest journeys in one of New York City’s most distinctive luxury hotels