Assistant Director of Finance – Transitions & New Development

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. Manage, organize, and track accounting-related transition requirements for hotel transitions and new development projects .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeThe Woodlands • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in hotel accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with USALI and GAAP standards. Proficient in managing transition processes, training stakeholders, and improving accounting procedures for successful property transitions.

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Bachelor's Degree In AccountingHotel Accounting OperationsUSALI And GAAP StandardsAdvanced Proficiency With Accounting SystemsProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingData MappingBudgetingAccounting ProceduresMonthly Close ProcessesTransition ManagementFinancial AnalysisDocumentationTraining DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention To DetailProblem-SolvingChange Management OrientationProfessional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Pyramid SystemsExcelReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Transition RequirementsDue DiligenceProperty OpeningsAcquisitionsShared Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, organize, and track accounting-related transition requirements for hotel transitions and new development projects
Participate in due diligence for transitioning properties and identify accounting setup requirements
Identify and communicate required hotel bank accounts and merchant IDs to the PGH Treasury team
Manage import, conversion, and mapping of historical financial information into Pyramid systems and the company chart of accounts
Lead income journal mapping for newly transitioned hotels in alignment with USALI and GAAP
Develop and maintain post-transition property training calendars
Deliver remote and select on-site training on accounting tools, systems, processes, weekly reporting, and standard operating procedures
Direct and support transition processes, checklists, and handoffs to Regional Finance leaders
Partner with CAO, Treasury, Regional Finance, property leadership, and transition stakeholders to stabilize properties
Identify transition risks, roadblocks, and process gaps and escalate recommended solutions
Assist with stub-period and pre-opening budgets
Assist with close-out transition reserves and proration schedules
Improve transition accounting procedures, documentation, checklists, templates, and training materials
Travel periodically to select newly transitioned properties for in-person training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum of five to seven years of progressive accounting, finance operations, hotel accounting, shared services, or transition-related experience preferred
Strong understanding of hotel accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, balance sheet support, and monthly close processes
Working knowledge of USALI and GAAP standards
Experience supporting property openings, acquisitions, transitions, new developments, and/or system conversions preferred
Advanced proficiency with accounting systems, reporting tools, Excel, and data mapping or conversion processes
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel periodically for select hotel training projects
Excellent communication skills to coordinate across CAO, Treasury, Regional Finance, property teams, and transition stakeholders
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
Ability to identify process gaps, recommend practical solutions, and drive accountability through completion
Strong training and change-management orientation
Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to work effectively with confidential financial and operational information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and career development opportunities
Meaningful stretch assignments
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets
Opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced and senior leaders
Inclusive environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow
Remote and select on-site training delivery opportunities