Associate Director, Finance and Accounting

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Associate Director, Finance and Accounting in Spain.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on shaping financial strategy and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse hospitality portfolio. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations while driving scalable processes in a fast-growing, tech-enabled environment. Working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, you’ll provide strategic insights that influence business decisions and portfolio performance. The role combines hands-on financial oversight with team leadership, offering the opportunity to mentor talent and implement best-in-class practices. With a strong emphasis on automation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement, this position is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth settings.

• Lead property-level financial strategy, planning, and reporting, delivering actionable insights through variance analysis, trend evaluation, and forecasting
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting aligned with GAAP and industry standards
• Manage financial consolidations and reporting for a large property portfolio, supporting both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Establish, enhance, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks to improve efficiency and mitigate risk
• Direct cash management and treasury activities while handling complex financial analyses and ad hoc reporting requests
• Lead and mentor Finance Managers and Property Accountants, ensuring strong team performance, workload balance, and professional development
• Act as the escalation point for financial and accounting issues, providing guidance and resolution across the portfolio
• Oversee revenue accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous process improvement
• Drive finance-related projects, including automation initiatives, system enhancements, audit coordination, and adoption of new accounting standards
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic business initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or certifications such as CPA or CFA are strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in senior finance or accounting roles, ideally within hospitality or real estate operating environments
• Deep expertise in GAAP and industry-specific accounting standards, with strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Proven leadership experience managing and scaling finance teams in fast-paced, high-growth organizations
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools such as Excel and ERP systems
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Experience with remote team management and familiarity with tools such as NetSuite or Google Workspace is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses and potential equity participation
• Flexible remote work environment with the ability to work from anywhere
• Generous paid time off policy to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including extended benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Home office and connectivity stipends to support remote work
• Travel-related perks and accommodation discounts
• Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and leadership development