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

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At Hyatt, exceptional hospitality is built on a strong foundation of financial leadership, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. Our Director of Finance plays a critical role in driving the hotel’s financial success by providing sound fiscal management, business insight, and strategic partnership across all departments. As a key member of the Leadership Team, this individual helps ensure the long‑term profitability, sustainability, and success of the hotel while supporting Hyatt’s purpose of care and commitment to excellence.

What are the additional benefits to working at Andaz San Diego?

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Hyatt has the best to offer including: paid PTO, medical health care, 401k and company match after 1 year of service, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals, discount parking during shifts, and many more!

About the Role

The Director of Finance serves as a key member of the Leadership Team responsible for the overall financial management, strategic planning, and fiscal integrity of the hotel. This position provides leadership in all aspects of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, compliance, procurement oversight, and business analytics.

As a business partner of and reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Finance drives profitability, enhances operational efficiency, and ensures alignment with corporate financial objectives while maintaining the unique service culture and guest experience standards of a globally recognized brand.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy, Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Develop annual operating budgets, both short and long-range financial forecasts.
• Monitor labor productivity, profitability, cost controls, departmental expenses, and flow-through performance.
• Analyze and identify opportunities to improve hotel KPIs including: GOP, EBITDA, Labor cost, divisional profitability
• Serve as primary financial contact for ownership representatives.
• Prepare materials for ownership and asset management reviews.
• Direct all accounting functions, including:
  General ledger, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Cash management, Payroll oversight, Fixed assets, Month-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare monthly owner reports and executive summaries.
• Maintain compliance with USALI, US GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, and local laws.
• Manage business licenses, permits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee financial governance practices including coordinating internal and external audits.
• Manage hotel cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity requirements.
• Maintain and review capital expenditures.

Leadership & Team Development

• Key leadership competencies should include strategic thinking, financial acumen, operational understanding,…