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Full Time Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3251

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Grand View Lodge is looking for a seasoned hospitality finance leader to serve as Director of Finance; a critical partner to the Managing Director and a key contributor to the property's overall success. You'll own the full scope of resort accounting and finance, from budget development and financial reporting to insurance programs, team development, and cross-departmental collaboration. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role that requires both technical financial expertise and the kind of leadership presence that earns trust across operational teams. For the right person, it's also a role with real runway: broad exposure to all aspects of the business and a clear path to corporate‑level opportunities within Cote Hospitality.

For over 100 years, Cote Hospitality has crafted transformative guest experiences across world‑class resorts and camps. At Grand View Lodge, that means exceptional wellness woven into a full resort lifestyle, golf, dining, events, and more, all grounded in our CoteCares culture of belonging, respect, and shared purpose. We're invested in your growth here: this role comes with real opportunity to advance and expand your skills within our Sales department.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the resort's annual operating and capital budgets; ensuring alignment with property goals and organizational priorities.
• Prepare and present the resort's financial statements; coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely filing of all required state and federal forms.
• Partner closely with the Managing Director to initiate, implement, and execute property‑wide financial goals; providing the data, analysis, and recommendations leadership needs to make sound decisions.
• Direct and coordinate the resort's insurance programs, ensuring appropriate coverage for all known risks including GL, Workers' Comp, and employment liability.
• Maintain an efficient, well‑organized Finance and Accounting team; streamlining operations, eliminating redundancies, and building a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top finance talent; invest in your team's growth as actively as you invest in the numbers.
• Prepare financial materials for review by the CFO, CEO, and Board as needed.
• Serve as a collaborative financial resource across all resort departments; helping operational leaders understand their numbers, improve their processes, and deliver on guest service and revenue goals.
• Ensure full compliance with all property and company policies; model and reinforce a culture of integrity and fiscal responsibility.
• Support departments with coverage, scheduling, and service as needed; this is a role that leads from the front.
• This role is primarily on‑site; some travel may be required.
• This is a resort hospitality role; availability on weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak seasons and for key client events is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience managing a finance or accounting department in a hospitality or resort environment; required.
• Strong knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) and GAAP; a BA in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality is highly preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills; you're as comfortable in the details as you are presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Strong Excel skills and experience evaluating system and labor efficiency gaps.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain hospitality accounting teams.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach; you build bridges across departments and earn trust through competence and consistency.
• Exceptional communication skills; you translate financial complexity into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• The flexibility and willingness to step into any task needed to support the property's success.

You'll be part of a team that genuinely invests in its people. CoteCares isn't a tagline, it's how we show up for each other every day. You'll have the tools, support, and team culture to do your best work, with real opportunity to grow your career across the entire Cote Hospitality organization.