Area Director of Finance

Makeready LLC

15d

About The Position

At Makeready we are searching for curious self-starters with a genuine interest in people. These hard-working individuals have always had a natural bend toward hospitality, no matter where they work, because they’ve always seen themselves as part of something bigger. The Area Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations across multiple properties (The Junto Hotel and the Merchant Building) within the assigned region. This role involves overseeing the entire operation of the finance team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month end process, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting to ensure alignment with the company’s business strategy.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Director of Finance in hotels/hospitality is required
Prior experience working with a luxury hotel property ﬁnance team; knowledge of hotel ﬁnancial statements and reconciliations is required
Experience with Hotel opening and pre-opening budgets
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, proﬁt and loss reporting, and balancing ledgers for operation and balance sheet accounts
Proven management and leadership abilities
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
This role will require travel; the team member must be able to travel independently via airplanes, cars, car services, and hotels
Proﬁcient in Microsoft Ofﬁce, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in private clubs, high-end retail, luxury spas, or residential environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the ﬁnancial activities of the assigned properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
Develop and produce accurate forecasts to enable property operations to adapt to business changes effectively
Implement and maintain a robust cash control system, including periodic audits and detailed ﬁnancial reporting
Provide exceptional leadership by assigning clear responsibilities and accountability to team members and department managers
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and teamwork across all departments
Lead the preparation of annual operational budgets in collaboration with property leaders, ensuring alignment with company objectives
Review and analyze budget variances, providing insights and recommendations to optimize ﬁnancial performance
Oversee the reconciliation of balance sheets, ensuring that all account balances are supported by appropriate documentation
Ensure the accuracy of the Proﬁt & Loss (P&L) statements by verifying that costs are properly matched to revenue and recorded in the correct accounts
Maintain a thorough understanding of city, county, and state sales tax laws, as well as laws related to property matters
Ensure all ﬁnancial operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations
Review and assess asset and inventory needs as required, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with ﬁnancial goals
Assist in the creation and execution of business plans that align with the company’s strategy, focusing on the successful execution of ﬁnancial and accounting activities
Attend and actively participate in leadership meetings, contributing ﬁnancial insights and strategic recommendations