Director of Finance

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Makeready . The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Alida Harper Fowlkes was a celebrated entrepreneur within the city. We celebrate the Alidas of our time - the self-made artisans who cultivate Savannah's contemporary spirit - within the walls of our 173 room hotel. The Alida joins modern life with timeless Southern charm on Savannah's revitalized riverfront. The essence of Southern hospitality

This leader can see the long-term strategies needed to ensure the property reaches their revenue goals. This individual knows that revenue comes when services levels are met strictly and works with the operations team and other departments to ensure they have everything needed to meet and exceed guest service standards. They take great pride and ownership of the finance responsibilities they have.

Requested Tasks

• Oversee the overall accounting and financial management.

• Provide strategic and supported financial insights related to a variety of projects and endeavors.

• Prepare and review annual budgets, monthly forecasts and financial operations.

• Oversee the internal financial system

• Manage, hire and mentor Financial and Data team

Requested Capabilities

• Prior experience as a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis required; preferably from a hotel or hospitality group.

• Prior experience in management.

• Experience working with multi-entity/shared services forecasts/budgets; experience in the hotel/restaurant/hospitality industry a unique plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Prior experience with a large-scale FP+A software

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Job Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis required; preferably from a hotel or hospitality group.

• Prior experience in management.

• Experience working with multi-entity/shared services forecasts/budgets; experience in the hotel/restaurant/hospitality industry a unique plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Prior experience with a large-scale FP+A software

Salaried pay. Unlimited PTO. Medical benefits. Hotel discounts. Parking, Bonus Eligible, Hotel/Restaurant and Retail Discounts. Starting $160,000

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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