Property Description:
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants looking to join a renowned hospitality brand. Located in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas, our hotel offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, where you can showcase your hospitality skills and contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences. As a team member, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a wide range of career advancement possibilities within the Marriott International family. Join our team of dedicated professionals and be a part of a brand known for its commitment to excellence in hospitality. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Marriott Kansas City Overland Park! #Marriott #OverlandParkJobs #HospitalityCareers #HotelJobs #TeamMarriott #KansasCity
Overview:
We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead all financial operations for a high-performing hotel that consistently exceeds financial expectations. This role offers a unique opportunity for a strong Assistant Director of Finance or Senior Finance Leader ready to step into their first DOF position, with the support of an experienced team and a well-established operational foundation.
The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic business partner to hotel leadership, driving profitability, ensuring compliance, and elevating financial performance. This is a highly visible role ideal for someone looking to expand their leadership impact within hospitality finance, hotel accounting, and financial strategy.
Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of hotel financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and internal controls
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support revenue growth and profitability
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and hospitality financial standards
Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to drive strategic decision-making
Manage and mentor a team of 2 in a decentralized accounting environment
Strengthen financial processes and reporting accuracy across departments
Support audits, capital planning, and long-term financial strategy
Why This Role
Proven, financially successful property with strong ownership support
Ideal step for a Director of Finance ready to grow into the role
Opportunity to lead while still remaining hands-on in a collaborative environment
Exposure to full-cycle hotel finance operations and strategic planning
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of progressive experience in hotel finance, hospitality accounting, or financial leadership
Experience in an Assistant Director of Finance, Controller, or similar role preferred
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
Understanding of hospitality accounting systems and internal controls
Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights
Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor team members
Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
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, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
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Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
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Dental & Vision Coverage
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24/7 Teledoc service
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Free Maintenance Medications
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Pet Insurance
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Hotel Discounts
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
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401K Match
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.