White Lodging · 1 month ago
Director of Accounting and Tax
Merrillville, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expWhite Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants. They are seeking an experienced accounting leader and CPA to oversee ownership entity accounting, family office reporting, and coordination of income tax compliance with external advisors.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Manage the income tax function, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the Finance team
Oversee the year-end review and timely filing of all federal, state, and local income tax returns
Provide quarterly income tax projections and reporting to owners
Ensure income tax compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements on an ongoing basis
Evaluate income tax implications from strategic business decisions
Manage family office and related trusts accounting and reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness
Partner with advisors and external consultants to support both tax strategy and family office accounting needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
7+ years of progressive experience in tax and/or accounting
Ability to effectively communicate and collaboratively work with associates, owners, and outside consultants and advisors
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A broad and strong understanding of GAAP with the ability to support both accounting and tax needs
An intermediate level of understanding of federal and state income taxes for flow-through entities
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to work with financial systems (e.g., Infor)
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree
Combined experience in both tax and accounting areas
Experience in private or family office environments
Experience in public accounting
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
DailyPay option
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
Complimentary wellness tools
Unlimited referral bonuses
Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth
Company
White Lodging
A leader among hotel management companies, with a diverse range of hotels in our portfolio.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Anderson
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Joe Pagone
Senior Vice President Operations
Recent News
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