Area Director of Finance

Sage Hospitality Group • Savannah, GA • 1h ago

Why us?

Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, and The Ann Savannah, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, stand among Savannah's most distinguished addresses, each with a distinct sense of place, yet united by an unwavering commitment to excellence. As Area Director of Finance, you will serve as the financial steward across both properties, guiding strategy, safeguarding profitability, and partnering closely with property leadership to ensure the continued success of two exceptional properties.

We seek a finance leader who sees beyond the numbers. Someone who moves seamlessly between properties, translates financial insight into meaningful business decisions, and earns the trust of department heads and ownership alike. This is a role for someone who wants true ownership of strategy, not simply oversight of transactions.

The Perks:

Sage hotel & restaurant discounts across the US

Marriott discounts

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401K

Unlimited paid time off

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage team members execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Job Overview

The Director of Finance is the financial leader of the hotel. Oversees all areas in finance, especially budgeting, forecasting and relevant duties. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills and provides accurate and timely financial reports as requested by leadership and corporate. Implements internal control procedures that safeguard leaders, owner, assets and complies with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Responsibilities

Readily assist in the operation of each leaders department and special projects. Identifies risks and presents solutions that guides leaders in making effective decisions that meets the financial interests of the hotels.

Develops annual operating budget, operating plan and financial goals. Achieves budgeted revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.

Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date. Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.

Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures. Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.

Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business. Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments. Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.

Promotes associate moral and loyalty within their department and hotel, leading to reduced turnover. Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development. Visible and available to all associates in accordance with the Company's open door policy. Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.

Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff. Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.

Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management. Cost Controls Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.

Review sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by sales. Review individual productivity and corrective actions are taken. Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business. Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

A four-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience.

Experience

Experience required by position is five to ten years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Requires knowledge of all hotel accounting functions performed by the subordinate reporting directly or indirectly.

Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions.

Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.

Office Management, Bank Reconciliations, Preparation of State and Federal Reports, Training of Accounting staff employees, Conducting or participating in meetings, Analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts, Preparation of Journal entries, closing the books and preparing the Balance, Sheet Package.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying -limited lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 15-20 lbs. Generally boxes, computer equipment.

Bending/kneeling -limited bending/kneeling required when arranging supplies or equipment.

Mobility -limited mobility between offices and departments. No continuous standing, climbing or driving.

Excellent hearing required to train and interact with management and associates.

Excellent vision required to read reports, computer, etc.

Environment

Work inside 95% of work period.

ID: 2026-32846

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Perry Lane Hotel

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Finance & Accounting

Address : 255 E Perry St.

City : Savannah

State : Georgia

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

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