Director of Finance

Overview

Director of Finance ($151,300 - $242,300)

Shimmering views of the Pacific await you at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Our resort offers guests remarkable meeting space, spa treatments, restaurants, and superior service in a seaside setting. Join us as “We Care for People So They Can Be their Best.”

At Hyatt, our guests select Hyatt because of caring and attentive associates focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Take a peek into our colleague experience as a Director of Finance.

Hyatt seeks a Finance Business Partner who embraces the principle of agile collaboration and works across functions to implement strategic financial strategies aligned with business objectives. This role reports to the General Manager and guides strategic decision making and financial planning to drive the hotel’s achievements and profitability. You will be part of a team committed to nurturing curiosity, building cross-functional connections, and delivering value to stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.

The resort is set to deliver a topline revenue budget of $115M in 2026, supporting 6 Food and Beverage Outlets along with Rooms Service, Banquets, and a beach concession. The resort also features a full-service spa with holistic offerings.

The Director of Finance oversees all financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to financial regulations and standards. The DOF plans, organizes, directs, and controls the financial and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides financial support to hotel management. The DOF is expected to embody the following core competencies and expertise:

• Financial Management:
  • Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze variance explanations, involving department managers in this process. Identify areas for improvement and execute corrective measures as required.
  • Manage and lead hotel on- and off-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting, and analysis.
• Budget and Capital Management:
  • Responsible for budget, hotel financials, month-end close, accounting, cash management, and capital planning and management of the hotel's nearly $4.3M in capital projects for FY2026.
  • Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with business objectives.
  • Complete the year-end process, review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers, coordinate external auditors’ visits, respond to auditor requests, approve adjustments, reconcile the audited report to hotel information, and approve the audit.
• Internal Controls & Risk:
  • Ensure adherence to hotel management terms and fulfill reporting obligations.
  • Maintain adherence to policies and procedures to ensure sound internal controls and segregation of duties.
  • Manage SOX Compliance.
  • Monitor industry trends, local legislative changes, and organizational behavior to inform sound business decisions.
• Operational Leadership:
  • Mentor and coach the finance team, providing direction, training, and performance feedback to foster professional growth.
  • Support the development of future leaders in all areas of the hotel.
  • Empower employees with financial insights.
  • Supervise Information Technology and Procurement functions with an understanding of hotel operations and back-office.
  • Cultivate an environment receptive to change.
• Business Partner:
  • Collaborate with management to devise and implement strategic initiatives for cost efficiency and revenue growth while maintaining core values and relationships.
  • Nurture relationships with owners’ representatives and key stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and deliverables.
  • Embody a growth mindset and embrace change to drive value for stakeholders.

• 6+ years of finance career progression; hospitality or related industry preferred.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven track record of success; results-driven, energetic, and focused.
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