Director of Finance

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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 its revenue goals. The individual knows that revenue comes when service 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.

• 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 the Financial and Data team.

• 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 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 and 401(k), 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.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Hospitality