Assistant Director of Finance

Description:

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. This position is responsible for the oversight of the hotel's general ledger operations and supports the Director of Finance. Additionally, this person will be responsible for efficiently assisting to manage the Finance Department in line with Hyatt Corporate standards while meeting guest and owner expectations. Other responsibilities will include the following:

• Prepare and review all journal vouchers, month-end reports and reconciliations

• Review preliminary financial statements with Director of Finance

• Participate in monthly financial reviews and assist DoF with the presentation of these reports

• Assist DoF with supervising the Finance staff, the Purchasing/Storeroom taff, 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-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

• Assist DoF with completing the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. 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. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement

• Assist Controller with special reporting and analysis projects

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.

Qualifications:

• 2 years or more of finance management career progression; preferred experience in hospitality, retail, or related industry.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business or related field preferred.

• Experience supervising/directing staff members.

• Prior POS (Simphony, Infrasys), PMS (Opera), Oracle, ADP/Enterprise, Kronos/Dimensions, expertise desired.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Primary Location: US-GA-Atlanta

Organization: Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Accounting/Finance/Tax

Req ID: ATL007900

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.