Area Director of Finance - InterContinental Grenada

About InterContinental Grenada:

Opening Q4 of 2026, this stunning resort will offer 120 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, complemented by a collection of exceptional restaurants and bars, a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a striking pool and Beach Club. With panoramic views overlooking La Sagesse Bay, this resort will offer expansive indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, seamlessly combining sophisticated luxury with the island’s stunning natural beauty.

Location: Grenada. This position is not eligible for remote work.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Manage the financial reporting and analysis, hotel accounting, internal controls and audits, metrics, benchmarking and implementation of company financial policies and initiatives for multiple hotels assigned within a geographic cluster.  Provide strategic financial support to achieve profit and performance objectives and provide business analysis related to short and long-term budget projections, competitive position and return on investment. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review financial performance of assigned area cluster and its individual hotels, analysis of variances, forecasts and budgets. Coordinate budget issues with appropriate hotel and management staff; manage issues related to hotels’ forecasting. Challenge existing strategies and/or recommend alternate strategies to continually improve effectiveness of the business and/or financial management. 

• Participate with hotel management staff in the development of business plans, financial policies, operating and capital budgets and standardization of hotel processes for all hotels in assigned area. 

• Oversee financial administration activities and standard reporting including internal and hotel audits, working capital reporting, period end reporting packages, annual statement of operations and management agreement synopsis.

• Provide direction and support to the Finance and Accounting team on balance sheet review, hotel audits, P&L reviews, technical accounting, and financial analysis.

• Analyze and monitor performance of assigned area through benchmarking, flow through and analyses of key indicators to ensure returns are maximized.

• Manage financial and control issues and their impact to key stakeholders. Support hotels, management and external owners with routine financial issues, escalating complex or sensitive items to regional management for resolution. 

• Review and monitor the area’s cash flow projections, and hotel and IHG receivables. 

• Ensure the finance departments in hotels are set-up in accordance with local law and uniform system of accounts to ensure uniformity throughout the area, and to safeguard assets and returns and minimize risks. Review Internal Audit reports and progress through hotel visits to ensure maximum internal controls are in place.  

• Provide emergency assistance and research on fraud remediation/recovery, utilizing local accounting staff at area hotels for assistance.

• Lead the area’s participation in global finance initiatives; and provide input into the preparation of the long range plan for the division. 

• Coach, train and develop team members; hire, fire, assesses, discipline, document performance, recommend salary and classification changes.  Act as advisor to staff to help meet established schedules and/or resolve technical or operational problems.

• May assist with other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

This is the top Accounting job in a large full service resort hotel.  Typically supervises clerical accounting employees in a full range of functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit/Collections, Purchasing, Audit, Payroll, and/or Accounting Operations. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. 
• 6-10 years in hotel accounting or audit. 
• Prior experience as a Director of Finance or Controller in a hotel is required.
  • Multi-unit Director of Finance is preferred
• Resort Hotel experience is preferred. 
•  Must speak fluent English.  Other languages preferred.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Effectively Communicating with internal and external stakeholders

Other:

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often. 
• Reading abilities are used often in reviewing financial analyses, budgets, and other related reports.  Writing abilities are used in compiling these financial reports, as well as to document. 
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer

We'll reward all your hard work with great salary and benefits - in addition to career development, employee room discounts and great work culture. Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts:

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, and we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand, and to be part of the brand, you will have a thirst for travel, a passion for culture, and an appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every team member what they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment.