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Senior Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting
Role summary
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The Senior Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting supports the property’s financial leadership and daily accounting operations. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, along with several years of hotel finance experience and strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, and regulatory compliance. Hospitality systems experience and professional accounting credentials are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead and develop the finance team, produce accurate and timely reports, safeguard company assets, support audits, partner with department leaders, and provide practical financial guidance to management. Strong communication, organization, discretion, analytical ability, and familiarity with luxury hotel operations are essential.
Can I work in Hawaii?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.
Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hawaii
Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Usually not; rents very high |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff cafeteria at large resorts |
| Flights | None (managers negotiate) |
| Service charge | F&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law) |
| Contract | At will; union rules in Waikiki |
| Leave | None by law; employer health insurance (by law) |
| Income tax | Federal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Hawaii
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is a luxury oceanfront resort on Maui’s northwest coast, operated by Marriott International under the Ritz-Carlton brand. The resort is known for refined guest service, spacious accommodations, Hawaiian-inspired experiences, restaurants, spa facilities, meeting venues, and access to beaches, golf, and nature around Kapalua. As part of Marriott, employees generally have access to structured training, career development, hotel associate benefits, and opportunities to transfer within a large international hospitality network. The property serves leisure travelers, groups, weddings, and high-end vacation guests, creating a professional environment where service standards, cultural awareness, environmental responsibility, and financial discipline are important. Finance leaders work closely with executive management and operating departments to maintain profitability while protecting the guest experience and the resort’s luxury positioning.