Hyatt · 3 days ago
Area Director of Finance
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expHyatt is a leading hospitality company, and they are seeking an Area Director of Finance to oversee accounting processes within two Hyatt Hotels. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing the accounting function, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and improving operational efficiency while meeting guest and owner expectations.
HospitalityInformation TechnologyTravel
Hiring Manager
Lauren Hopper
Responsibilities
Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Accounting/Finance function
Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Leadership Committee
Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management
Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required. Provide custom reports, respond quickly to questions or requests and attend meetings
Manage SOX compliance
Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate external auditor's visits, respond to auditor requests, approve any and all adjustments, reconcile the audit numbers to the property numbers and approve the final audit
Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement
Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans
Supervise the Information Technology function. Additionally, have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back office systems as well as Microsoft Office products
Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and the tools from Revenue Management. Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts. Assure that the forecast is attainable
Coach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
Assist asset management companies with oversight of in-house third-party entities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
6 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting experience (typically with Hyatt)
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
Preferred
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred
Benefits
Health and welfare plans
401(k) plan
College Saving Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Paid Family Bonding Time
Adoption Assistance
Discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe
Free colleague meals during shifts
Wellbeing & educational assistance
Company
Hyatt
Hyatt is a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation.
10001+ employees
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Mark Hoplamazian
President & CEO
Peter Sears
Executive VP & Group President - Americas
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