Taskforce - Assistant Director of Finance

Taskforce – Assistant Director of Finance

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Shared Services Center – Moore.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a place where high expectations are not just met—they’re exceeded. We believe our customers select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who work hard to provide efficient service and meaningful experiences. It’s a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best.

Associates of Hyatt are given the tools from the first day to make a difference. Hyatt employees enjoy the following benefits: health and welfare programs, Hyatt retirement savings plan, educational assistance, employee stock purchase program, 12 free room nights for full‑time associates after 90 days of service, community involvement, and wellness reimbursement.

This role aims to support the overall Finance function and provides on‑site leadership at our properties during periods of turnover. This position supports hotel Directors of Finance in overseeing daily operations, contributing to strategic financial planning to deliver on key priorities. The task force position requires up to 50‑75% travel, with assignments ranging from one week to several months.

• 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 and Procurement staff and the Information Technology functions of the hotel, including coaching and 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt core values (included in all job descriptions).
• 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 (included in all job descriptions).

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

• 2 years or more of finance career progression; preferred experience in hospitality, retail, or related industry.
• Experience supervising/directing staff members.
• Technical proficiency in Oracle and Hyperion.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Adaptable to the time zone of the property; special considerations for Hawaii on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business or Related Field preferred.

• Office, Oracle, Hyperion, Opera, iCaps, ARCs, Birch Street, Kronos.

• To work remotely, you must be able to adhere to our IT requirements, including, but not limited to, high‑speed internet service required (DSL, Cable, Fiber‑Optic). All other ISP technologies are not allowed, including cellular‑based services. Colleagues will be required to provide Hyatt with adequate certification of service from provider (upon request).