Assistant Director of Finance

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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone." Peggy Focheux Duval:
Director of Learning & Development, France

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place has everything you’ll need under one hotel roof with over 1258 guest rooms, 53 suites and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. In addition, our conference center boasts nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy international cuisine at Third Star, ramen bowls at Sixes & Eights or meet for drinks at ARC Bar.

Reenergize in the 24-hour Stay Fit™ Gym. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel gives you direct access to more than 2.8 million square feet of space at the country’s largest convention center.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Assistant Director of Finance – Productivity & Financial Analysis plays a critical leadership role in supporting the financial health of the hotel.

This position partners closely with the Director of Finance to oversee the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting processes to drive financial performance, labor productivity, and data-driven decision-making
. The role oversees core accounting functions while elevating the hotel’s analytical capabilities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable insights that improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities
• Oversee preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and supporting schedules
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all financial records
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Hyatt standards
• Lead variance analysis (revenue, labor, expenses) vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; provide clear business insights and recommendations
• Support financial reviews and presentations with ownership/leadership teams
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards (e.g., RevPAR, GOP, labor productivity, cost ratios) to support operational decision-making

Accounting Operations Oversight

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash management functions
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions and adherence to company policies
• Monitor daily accounting operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Support system administration and optimization of accounting processes

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning
• Facilitate collaboration with department heads to align operational goals with financial targets

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with Hyatt policies, SOX requirements, and local regulations
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Supervise and…