Hyatt · 19 hours ago
Director of Finance
Palm Springs, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expThompson Palm Springs is a chic urban resort seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join their hotel Leadership Committee. The role involves planning, organizing, and controlling the accounting function while providing financial oversight of property operations and collaborating with senior leadership.
HospitalityInformation TechnologyTravel
Hiring Manager
Lauren Hopper
Responsibilities
Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the accounting function
Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee
Manage and lead 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
Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required. Provide custom reports, respond quickly to questions or requests and attend meetings
Manage SOX compliance
Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate external auditor's visits, respond to auditor requests, approve any and all adjustments, reconcile the audit numbers to the property numbers and approve the final audit
Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement
Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans
Supervise the Information Technology function. Additionally, have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back-office systems as well as Microsoft Office products
Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and the tools from Revenue Management. Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts. Assure that the forecast is attainable
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
Qualification
Required
6 years or more of hotel Finance experience
Previous experience as Hotel Director of Finance required
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
Proven track record of finance department leadership success
Understands Hyatt systems and SOPs
Results driven, energetic, and focused
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
Finance degree an asset
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing thoughtful leadership and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Compassionate Leave
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match
Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program
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Company
Hyatt
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