Director of Finance

Property Description

Located in the heart of Century City, this newly reimagined luxury hotel is undergoing a full transformation ahead of its anticipated late-2026 debut. Designed to bring a fresh perspective to modern, understated luxury in Los Angeles, the hotel will feature approximately 360 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites, a lively lobby bar, a signature restaurant, outdoor pool, bar, and lounge with sweeping city views-creating a vibrant destination for both travelers and locals.

Overview

An exciting opportunity awaits an accomplished hospitality finance leader to open and lead Century City Hotel, a newly reimagined luxury hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Currently undergoing a complete transformation, the property will redefine modern luxury and sophistication in one of the city's most dynamic and prestigious neighborhoods.

Scheduled to reopen in early 2027, the hotel will feature approximately 350-400 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant lobby bar, a signature three-meal restaurant, and a pool, bar, and lounge with panoramic city views-creating a destination for both travelers and locals alike.

This is a fast-moving, hands-on Director of Finance opportunity, offering a rare chance to play a key role in shaping the hotel's financial foundation from pre-opening through stabilization. Working in close partnership with an engaged ownership group and Davidson, the Director of Finance will bring the ownership vision to life through disciplined financial strategy, operational partnership, and a Forbes Five-Star-caliber mindset.

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance will lead all financial operations for the property, with a strong emphasis on pre-opening, transition, and opening execution. From day one, this role will focus on building a strong financial infrastructure to support a successful reopening.

Key responsibilities include establishing financial controls, managing pre-opening accounting and books, and quickly engaging in budgeting and forecasting processes. The Director of Finance will partner closely with operations, ownership, and corporate teams to manage timelines, critical paths, and opening milestones.

This role will also be responsible for standing up the finance department, including interviewing, hiring, and developing a high-performing team. While support will be provided, success in this role requires a highly organized, proactive leader who can move quickly, take ownership, and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including pre-opening, opening, and stabilization phases
• Establish and maintain pre-opening books, ensuring accurate tracking of all project-related expenses
• Develop and execute budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, with immediate engagement in budget development
• Build and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive profitability strategies
• Partner closely with operations and ownership to align financial goals with overall business strategy
• Manage project timelines, critical paths, and key opening milestones in collaboration with Davidson and ownership
• Recruit, hire, and develop the finance team, building a strong and scalable department from the ground up
• Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience (5+ years preferred) in a finance leadership role within the hospitality industry
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proficient in financial management systems and software
• High attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enh