Manager, Financial Reporting

The Opportunity Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Manager to join our Financial Reporting and Consolidations team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance teams, and the Corporate Accounting team in order to consolidate and report the Company’s results. The Role The Manager of Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance teams, and the Corporate Accounting team to consolidate and report the Company’s results. This individual will be responsible for the preparation and review of the disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as assist with internal management reporting, reporting to government agencies, and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting and analytical skills and have strong communication skills. Review of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Involvement in the internal reporting process on a monthly basis, including preparation and review of the monthly reporting package and analysis, as well as working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content. Review and prepare as necessary consolidation and intercompany elimination entries. Prepare and approve chart of account updates. Monitor and analyze accounting data loaded to the system monthly. Review support to be provided to external auditors for the Hyatt Hotels Corporation audit. Review and prepare, when necessary, standalone entity external audited financial statements and footnotes on an as-needed basis. Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and reporting results. Ensure XBRL reporting requirements are met, including establishing best practices. Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meetings. Supervise seniors on the team and provide direction and oversight. Participate in assigned special projects as needed. Experience Required: • Minimum of 5 to 6 years of experience in accounting and/or public accounting. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of public accounting experience. • Knowledge of the hotel industry and previous SEC and financial experience a plus. Experience Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA). • Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. • Hyperion knowledge a plus. Additional Comments and Requirements: Oral and written communications – communicates effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing; responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal cues; can succinctly get messages across that have the desired effect. Expertise – demonstrates a high degree of professional accounting competence in correctly translating business process activity into journal entries; can efficiently and accurately gauge the accounting accuracy of entries prepared by others; timely and independently resolves ad hoc issues. Organizing – can proactively marshal resources, including people, to get tasks done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner. Customer focus – views every customer contact as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships. Considers the impact on customers as a barometer to use in decision-making. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

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