IT Financial Analyst

YearlyHighgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.comHighgate Corporate Offices Irving, TXThe IT Financial Analyst, reporting to the Chief Information and Digital Officer, is responsible for reporting and control of IT related budgeting and expense at both the hotel level and corporate level. This is a critical role requiring focus, attention to detail and accuracy. Candidate will be expected to research and resolve issues, analyze, and report on budgeting, and see tasks through to completion. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to providing ROI analysis on various technology projects, the IT Financial Analyst is an important partner and advisor to our Technology division and senior management. Audit and review of corporate and hotel level technology budgetingProvide direction and support for budget planning within IT departmentsBudget / Actual variance reporting surrounding our Technology CAPEX and OPEX planning and forecastingLiaise with various internal teams to enhance technology reporting databases/systemsAssist technology team with the recording and tracking of project related expensesResponsible for various phases of procurement and purchase order process including review of submitted purchase requisitions for account coding and budget approval.Ongoing budget tracking, approval level tracking and oversight of expensesProvide support to finance and technology management and other internal departments as needs arise, including financial analysis, project modeling and special projects.Prepares accurate general ledger journal entries for assigned transactions and accounts by due dateNavigates in 3rd party software to obtain data such as bank statements and any state reporting regulations for assigned accounts.Prepares variance analysis and explanations for changes in account/budget balances in the current financial period to balances in prior periods, providing clear and concise explanations in support of management reporting and audit requirementsAnalyze business case models to show potential ROI on various IT projects and annual spendBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems / MIS, or related fieldRequired to have 3-5 years or more of general ledger accounting experience, preferably with experiencepreparing cash and investment account reconciliationsMust demonstrate extreme organization and possess organizational skillsPractical understanding and application of GAAP and SOX ComplianceExperience in creating reporting using Microsoft tools and PowerBI to organize and analyze large volumes of financial dataMust have experience creating and maintaining a P&LOutstanding ability to analyze and review budgets and P&LsAbility to apply mathematical operations and algebraic logic to identify transactions that require research and/or documentationKnowledge of the 12th edition of the Uniform System of Accountings for the Lodging Industry preferred but not requiredPrevious experience in accounting or an analytical role requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent presentation and facilitation skillsA demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplaceAbility to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple prioritiesSoftware Skills Required:PowerBIMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteOracle Financials (Preferred, but not required)Experience working with IBM Planning and Analytics (TM1) (Preferred, but not required)

Created: 2026-02-13