Accounts Payable Manager

Summary:
We are pleased that you are exploring Hyatt Hotels Corporation.Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't 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.

The Hyatt Shared Service Center provides accounting and customer support for over 200 Hyatt Hotels in North America and Latin America.Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards- whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment.If you are ready for this challenge, we are ready for you!

The purpose of this role is to oversee the Hyatt's Shared Service Center Accounts Payable team's day to day operations while seeking continuous improvement initiatives and reviewing strategic alignment for the AP team with the Shared Service Center Goals.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the centralized accounts payable function for over 200 business units processing more than 120,000 transactions per month.
  
  
• Acts as the point of escalation for hotels to resolve issues with AP team, applications support, vendors,
  
  
• Manages communication to the HSSC customer base (BPO, Hotel Operations, and Hotel Accounting) to continually drive change and user adoption of tools and processes associated with the shared services model.
  
  
• Oversee the processing of 1099's for the company to ensure timely distribution.
  
  
• Oversee the AP efforts for new hotel implementation, hotel ownership changes, hotel exits, banking charges and new processes.
  
  
• Manages onsite and remote employees in a shared service environment.
  
  
• Regular attendance is expected based on schedule and business needs.
  
  
• Participation in employee events, onsite meetings, hotel visits and industry conferences is expected
  
  

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.


Qualifications:

Experience

• 3+ years'Experience in a shared services/centralized services environment

• Oracle experiencerequired

• Procurement experience a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• AP Certification a plus

Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job

• Proficient with Oracle Financials and relevant enabling technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Comments and Requirements

• Maintain a work environment that is comfortable, user-friendly, and organized

• Ability to adapt to new demands, reprioritize workload and address urgent demands quickly

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully to all associates and all internal/external resources

• Eagerness and ability to learn new skills,technologiesand business processes quickly

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and across all levels of the organization

• Must be able to work inclusively, but also be able to work independently and without excessive supervision\

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability tomaintainconfidential employee information

• Attention to detail