Senior Director of Accounting
Atira Hospitality
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

About the Role

Atira Hospitality is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to lead financial operations across a growing multi-entity platform, including Atira Hospitality. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strong cash management, and disciplined processes across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a hybrid accounting structure that includes outsourced bookkeeping and remote staff accountants. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and capable of building structure, driving accountability, and supporting growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Review, validate, and finalize monthly financial statements across all entities
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper accruals in all financial reporting
• Oversee outputs from Inn-Flow and internal accounting resources

Cash Management & Banking

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and funding across all entities
• Oversee and approve wires, ACH payments, and intercompany transfers
• Ensure all payroll, vendor, and operational obligations are funded on time

Accounts Payable & Controls

• Oversee AP processes, approvals, and payment prioritization
• Establish and enforce internal controls for all disbursements
• Ensure accuracy and discipline in vendor payments

Multi-Entity Accounting

• Oversee accounting for Atira Hospitality, PCA, and PLA(PCA and PLA requires minimal attention)
• Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliations
• Maintain and evolve Chart of Accounts to support growth

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage remote bookkeepers and outsourced accounting partners
• Establish clear workflows, accountability, and performance expectations
• Ensure timely and accurate execution across all accounting functions

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Build and improve accounting processes, workflows, and controls
• Support onboarding of new properties and business growth
• Strengthen financial infrastructure to support a scalable platform

Operational & Strategic Support

• Oversee property-level financial flows (funding, insurance, loans, etc.)
• Provide leadership with financial insights, risks, and recommendations
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency

What Success Looks Like

• Financials are accurate, reconciled, and delivered on time
• Cash flow is proactively managed with no funding gaps
• Strong processes and controls are in place across all entities
• Accounting operations scale seamlessly with business growth
• Leadership receives clear, actionable financial insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity oversight
• Hospitality, property management, or multi-unit experience strongly preferred
• Strong experience with financial systems
• Experience managing remote teams and/or outsourced accounting partners
• Strong understanding of cash management, AP controls, and financial reporting

Benefits

• Accident, critical medical supplement insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee hotel room discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance