Description:

Hyatt seeks a Finance leader who demonstrates a growth mindset and ready to grow their career, supporting the Director of Finance in overseeing the day-to-day operations and contributing to strategic financial planning to deliver on key priorities for all stakeholders in achievement of business objectives. You will be part of a team that is committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues and guests.

The Assistant Director of Finance supports the Director of Finance in overseeing all financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and adherence to financial regulations and standards. This position is responsible for the oversight of the hotel's Finance Department's day-to-day operations, maintaining internal controls, partnering with managers on expense management and general ledger operations, providing training to finance team members and special projects as assigned, in line with Hyatt Corporate standards while meeting guest and owner expectations. Other responsibilities will include the following:

Prepare and review all journal entries, month-end reports, and reconciliations.

Review preliminary financial statements with Director of Finance

Participate in monthly financial reviews and support Director of Finance with the presentation of these reports.

Supervise Finance staff and the Information Technology functions of the hotel including coachingand counseling associates to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures, interviewing, training, and evaluating performance of staff.

Manage and help oversee hotel on and off-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.

Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings, and full P&L responsibility.

Assist with managing and ensuring SOX compliance- monitor internal controls and implement corrective measures as needed.

Manage the audit process- Participate in and respond to auditor requests to ensure total hotel compliance.

Help prepare all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department staff in this process. Proactively manage troubleshooting for relevant cost controls and revenue enhancements.

Support Director of Finance with special reporting and ad hoc analysis.

Qualifications:

2 years or more of finance career progression; preferred experience in hospitality, retail, or related industry.

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business or related field preferred.

Experience supervising/directing staff members.

Prior POS (Simphony, Infrasys), PMS (Opera), Oracle, ADP/Enterprise, Kronos, expertise desired.

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Primary Location: US-AZ-Phoenix

Organization: Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Accounting/Finance/Tax

Req ID: PHO004335

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.