About 1 Hotels

At 1 Hotels, we are more than a luxury lifestyle hotel brand—we are stewards of nature-inspired luxury, guided by a simple idea:
it's our one world
. We bring nature into design, celebrate local communities, and champion sustainability across our global portfolio, with properties (open and sprouting soon) spanning Austin, Brooklyn Bridge, Cabo San Lucas, Central Park, Hanalei Bay, Nashville, San Francisco, San Miguel de Allende, Seattle, South Beach (Miami), Toronto , West Hollywood, Copenhagen, London Mayfair, Crete, Paris, Melbourne and next up is Tokyo.

About 1 Hotel Tokyo

Opening Q1 2026
, 1 Hotel Tokyo will be the first 1 Hotel in Japan, arriving at Tokyo World Gate Akasaka. True to the brand's ethos of harmony with nature, the hotel will blend the distinctive character of Japan with sustainable luxury, offering
211 thoughtfully designed rooms
alongside a restaurant, bar, café, fitness centre, spa, pool, and versatile meeting spaces. Lush public areas, plant-based art installations, and eco-conscious interiors will create a serene, restorative retreat in the heart of Tokyo

About the Role:

Are you a finance leader who can build the foundations before the first guest arrives—and keep performance strong long after? At
1 Hotel Tokyo
, we're looking for a
Director of Finance
to lead both our
pre-opening
and
ongoing operations
, setting the hotel up for success from day one and guiding it through stabilisation and beyond.

You'll own the full finance function: shaping strategy, establishing systems and controls, safeguarding compliance, and building a high-performing team. Partnering closely with the executive team, you'll deliver clear insight, disciplined forecasting, and smart, sustainable decision-making—so our hotel runs beautifully, responsibly, and profitably.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):

Leads the financial performance of the property to achieve annual goals and targets, driving profitability, revenue growth, and overall business results. Oversees working capital, cash flow, capital expenditure, expenses, and daily accounting activities, while identifying and managing financial and business risks through robust internal controls and full compliance with local regulations.

Acts as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and leadership team, using strong financial expertise and commercial acumen to influence direction, optimize resource allocation, and support sound decision-making. Owns core finance and accounting functions including annual business planning, operating budgets, forecasting, reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, financial analysis, and P&L accuracy, while educating leaders on key financial processes.

Supports revenue and market share growth by partnering with revenue management and sales to develop and evaluate pricing, inventory, and business mix strategies across transient and group segments. Provides analytical decision support, tools, and coaching to department heads to strengthen commercial capability, improve productivity, and enhance cost control.

Creates and maintains SOPs and control frameworks, leverages technology to improve efficiency and insight, and oversees internal, external, and regulatory audit requirements. Ensures timely delivery of accurate financial statements and disclosures, manages tax obligations (including sales/use, payroll, and property taxes), and oversees capital projects with ROI analysis before and after completion.

Builds strong, trusted relationships with ownership alongside the General Manager by understanding contract terms, deal structure, and ROI expectations. Communicates performance through regular dialogue, forecasting updates, presentations, and business cases, while ensuring contract and reporting compliance across the leadership team. Partners effectively with property leaders, regional/corporate teams, and external stakeholders including auditors, customers, and vendors to support overall hotel success.

Qualifications

About you...

• At least 4-5 years of related Director of Finance experience
• Excellent finance, accounting and analytical skills, including experience with cash management, forecasting, revenue management strategies, budgeting, and project management
• Experience evaluating business trends and developing and successfully implementing new business programs and strategies that enhance financial performance
• Experience in owner relations is preferred
• Experience with complex operating and financial agreements; demonstrated success in evaluating risks and developing proactive strategies and plans to mitigate business issues
• Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, prepare a short and long term forecast, and champion capital expenditure planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills (English & Japanese)
• Strong organization skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required
• Prior experience in a luxury hotel brand; specifically in Finance.