Director of Finance

Description

Director of Finance & Accounting

Reports to: Executive Director/Managing Partner
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

The Opportunity

Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm is an independently owned, Two MICHELIN Key hospitality destination in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, with diverse operations spanning lodging, dining, wellness, retail, manufacturing, and agriculture. Rooted in historic preservation, sustainable agriculture, and hospitality, Los Poblanos offers an opportunity to help steward a family-owned business with a strong sense of place and purpose.

We are seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director of Finance & Accounting. Working closely with the Executive Director/Managing Partner, family board, and operating leaders, this individual will lead our accounting operations and help guide financial decisions while supporting the continued development of financial systems, reporting, and processes across the organization.

With our current Director of Finance planning to retire, the position offers an opportunity for an orderly leadership transition. We welcome experienced Directors of Finance as well as accomplished Controllers, Assistant Directors of Finance, and Directors of Accounting who are ready to take on broader financial leadership responsibilities.

What You Will Lead

• Lead the accounting function, including monthly and annual close, financial statements, reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll oversight, internal controls, and accounting-team performance.
• Oversee accounting across multiple businesses and legal entities, including inventory, product costing, intercompany activity, cash management, and coordination with external CPA and tax advisors on financial reporting and compliance.
• Partner with the Executive Director, General Manager, family board, and department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and analysis of operating performance.
• Provide practical financial insight for hospitality operations, manufacturing, retail, capital improvements, and long-term stewardship decisions.
• Identify and implement practical improvements to accounting systems, workflows, reporting, and the flow of      financial information between business systems.
• Coordinates with HR in administering the 401k plan and is responsible for the 401k and work comp audits.

What We're Looking For

• Strong accounting judgment combined with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
• Curiosity about business operations and the ability to work effectively with department leaders.
• A practical, continuous-improvement mindset, with an interest in evolving systems, streamlining processes, and strengthening financial reporting.
• Clear communication, initiative, adaptability, and an appreciation for the mission and stewardship of Los Poblanos.

Requirements

 Required Experience

• Substantial progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial statements, monthly and annual close, internal controls, and accounting-team leadership.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and working collaboratively with operating leaders to understand and improve business performance.
• Experience managing accounting operations in a business with multiple departments or revenue streams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating strong technical accounting expertise.  

Preferred Experience

• Hotel or resort accounting, particularly full-service hospitality.
• Inventory, manufacturing, retail, or cost accounting.
• Experience in privately held or family-owned businesses.
• CPA or comparable professional qualification.
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise.