Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Director of Finance
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Director of Finance is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. The Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides financial support to hotel management.
The role of the hotel director of finance as the hotel's "Chief Financial Officer" can be categorized into four main areas of discipline:Financial Management:
oversight of generating accurate and reliable financial reports, data, and analysis, month-end financial close, forecasting/budgeting, internal/external audits, owner/corporate reporting.Operational Leadership:
cultivating finance talents and non-finance functional team leaders in financial literacy; prioritizing inclusion, diversity, and equity; colleague wellbeing; operational efficiency improvement; accountability.Internal Controls and Risk:
risk assessment and risk mitigation, maintaining internal controls and segregation of duties, keeping up with local legislation changes, contract/license/permit administration.Business Partner:
providing actionable analytical insights to maximize business results, providing financial perspectives and insights to support strategic decision-making, implementing processes, and partnering with the operational team to optimize targeted results and track and measure performances.Duties include:Responsible for short and long-term planning and the management of the Accounting 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.Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required.Provide actionable analytical insights to maximize core business results and enhance hotel performance.Enable disciplined resource allocation to promote smart and proactive decisions.Manage SOX compliance.Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers.Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations.Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans.Supervise the Information Technology function.Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and tools from Revenue Management.Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures.Cultivate people leaders to advance care for colleagues.Prioritize inclusion, diversity, and equity.Monitor and keep up with organization behavior and industry trends.Maintain accountability of business strategic initiatives without compromising core business values.Embrace change - technology enabled management using collaboration tools.Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.6 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting experience.Previous Director of Finance experience with Hyatt preferred.Service oriented style with professional presentation skills.Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred.Must possess strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, 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.Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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The role of the hotel director of finance as the hotel's "Chief Financial Officer" can be categorized into four main areas of discipline:Financial Management:
oversight of generating accurate and reliable financial reports, data, and analysis, month-end financial close, forecasting/budgeting, internal/external audits, owner/corporate reporting.Operational Leadership:
cultivating finance talents and non-finance functional team leaders in financial literacy; prioritizing inclusion, diversity, and equity; colleague wellbeing; operational efficiency improvement; accountability.Internal Controls and Risk:
risk assessment and risk mitigation, maintaining internal controls and segregation of duties, keeping up with local legislation changes, contract/license/permit administration.Business Partner:
providing actionable analytical insights to maximize business results, providing financial perspectives and insights to support strategic decision-making, implementing processes, and partnering with the operational team to optimize targeted results and track and measure performances.Duties include:Responsible for short and long-term planning and the management of the Accounting 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.Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required.Provide actionable analytical insights to maximize core business results and enhance hotel performance.Enable disciplined resource allocation to promote smart and proactive decisions.Manage SOX compliance.Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers.Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations.Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans.Supervise the Information Technology function.Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and tools from Revenue Management.Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures.Cultivate people leaders to advance care for colleagues.Prioritize inclusion, diversity, and equity.Monitor and keep up with organization behavior and industry trends.Maintain accountability of business strategic initiatives without compromising core business values.Embrace change - technology enabled management using collaboration tools.Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.6 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting experience.Previous Director of Finance experience with Hyatt preferred.Service oriented style with professional presentation skills.Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred.Must possess strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, 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.Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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