We’re People People. Are you?
We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.
But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
The Director of Corporate Accounting is a senior accounting leader responsible for supporting the overall accounting operations of the organization and ensuring the timely, accurate, and consistent execution of accounting, close, reporting, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting, this role serves as a key business partner to accounting leadership and provides oversight across a broad range of accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, cash accounting, payroll accounting, financial reporting, specialized accounting areas, and strategic finance initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with operational leadership skills and thrives in a dynamic environment requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
What you’ll be doing
Accounting Operations & Close Leadership
- Support the oversight and execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, analyses, and financial reporting deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in coordinating close activities across accounting teams to ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting matters, unusual transactions, and operational challenges.
- Monitor accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Review, Oversight & Internal Controls
- Provide secondary review and quality assurance for accounting work prepared by domestic and offshore team members.
- Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and process documentation.
- Assist in evaluating accounting risks and developing solutions to address identified issues.
Financial Reporting Support
- Assist with financial reporting and consolidation processes, including review of supporting schedules and analyses.
- Support preparation and review of management reporting packages and other financial deliverables.
- Partner with accounting leadership to resolve reporting issues and support evolving business requirements.
Systems, Projects & Transformation
- Assist ERP implementation activities.
- Evaluate existing accounting workflows and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, control, and scalability.
- Support integration of offshore accounting resources and development of sustainable operating procedures.
Audit & Compliance
- Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring timely responses to requests and delivery of high-quality supporting documentation.
- Assist in coordinating audit schedules, accounting analyses, and issue resolution.
- Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and process changes as necessary.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Partner with accounting leadership to develop team capabilities and improve overall department effectiveness.
- Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization.
- Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and other responsibilities as assigned.
Joint Venture Support
- Provide oversight and review of monthly joint venture accounting activities, including journal entries related to cash, debt, investments, and property-level assets.
- Partner with property and operational teams to address joint venture accounting inquiries and resolve accounting-related issues.
- Oversee the preparation and review of intercompany and joint venture reimbursement billings to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely settlement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close processes, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Experience reviewing the work of accounting teams and overseeing complex accounting processes.
- Experience supporting audits, process improvement initiatives, and organizational change.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across multiple functional areas.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
Pay Range: $165k to $178k.
How we reward you
At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)
- Additional Perks & Employee Discounts
Our Commitment to You
Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before You Apply
To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
