Assistant Director of Finance

Overview

Join our Finance team at Hyatt Regency DFW Airport. The property is adjacent to Terminal C of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and features 811 guestrooms and 92,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space serving guests from around the world.

Why Join Hyatt? At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. We offer opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented leaders, and make a meaningful impact on both the guest and colleague experience.

The Assistant Director of Finance plays a key leadership role in supporting the Controller and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting department. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the hotel s financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Hyatt standards and internal controls, and driving financial excellence through accurate reporting, analysis, and operational support.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This is an on-property leadership role within a Hyatt-managed hotel, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on daily operations, team development, and overall commercial success.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end reports.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Review preliminary financial statements and financial results with the Controller.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Analyze financial variances and partner with department leaders to provide meaningful explanations and recommendations.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Support financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Accounting Operations:
  Oversee daily accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Accounting Operations:
  Manage general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Accounting Operations:
  Assist with monthly close processes, inventory controls, cash management, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Accounting Operations:
  Support system administration and ensure effective utilization of financial systems.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Help oversee compliance with Hyatt policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Monitor processes to ensure proper fiscal management and safeguard company assets.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Support internal and external audits, including preparation of work papers and responses to auditor requests.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Ensure compliance with company, brand, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Assist in leading, coaching, and developing Accounting team members.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and performance development of colleagues.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Support the Controller in creating an engaged, high-performing Finance team aligned with Hyatt s values.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Serve as a key business partner to operational leaders across the hotel.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, strengthen controls, and enhance financial performance.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Assist with special projects, reporting requests, and strategic financial analyses as assigned.

• Bachelor s degree in Hospitality Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Previous experience supervising, coaching, and developing accounting team members.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance initiatives and audit processes preferred.
• Prior experience with…