Director of Finance - InterContinental Indianapolis (Hotel Opening)

About us

Bringing True Hospitality to the world.

We want to welcome you to a world of bringing True Hospitality to everyone. When you join us at IHG®, you become part of our global family. A welcoming culture of warmth, honesty, and a passion for providing True Hospitality.

We pride ourselves on letting your personality and passions shine, recognizing the individual contribution you make and supporting your ambition to learn and create your own career path. In making a difference to our guests and owners, colleagues and communities, every day is a chance to create great and unique experiences, in your own way.

With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, there's countless opportunities at your fingertips.

We're growing; grow with us.

As the Director of Finance and Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in directing the financial operations of the hotel, ensuring the security of assets, and reporting on the financial state. Serving as the primary contact for all financial and accounting-related matters, you will engage with owners, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Your Responsibilities:

People:

• Manage day-to-day activities, ensuring optimal staffing levels

• Develop and improve team performance through coaching and feedback

• Conduct training to ensure compliance with standards

• Initiate HR-related actions as needed

• Direct the team on how decision-making impacts profits

• Foster a collaborative working environment

Responsible Business:

• Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices

• Ensure financial control procedures are ethical and legal

• Participate in professional and industry organizations

• Manage hotel contracts and handle ad-hoc duties

Financial:

• Utilize financial analysis to maximize financial return

• Create the annual operating budget and provide analytical support during reviews

• Oversee accounts reconciliation and credit extension

• Manage accounts payable and analyze ROI for capital projects

• Optimize cash flow performance through effective controls

Guest Experience:

• Assist guests with requests or complaints

• Support the guest experience through accounting practices

Accountabilities:

This role serves as the top Accounting position in a large, luxury, or resort hotel, supervising various accounting functions.

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance

• 4-8 years of experience in hotel accounting or audit

• Knowledge of accounting management duties

• Professional accounting or finance designation preferred

• Fluency in local language(s), with proficiency in other languages preferred

How to Deliver:

Demonstrate True Hospitality through the IHG® core service skills:

• True Attitude: Show genuine care, make a positive difference, and build connections with guests

• True Confidence: Possess the knowledge and skills to instill confidence in guests

• True Listening: Focus on understanding guest wants and needs

• True Responsiveness: Provide timely and caring assistance to guests

What We Offer:

Join IHG® and become part of a global family that values trust, support, and diversity. As a team, we work together, do the right thing, and continually seek ways to improve. Show us you care and notice the details that make a difference. Visit IHG Careers (~~~/) to learn more about us.

At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don't just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.