Wild Dunes Resort · 1 day ago
Assistant Director of Finance
Isle of Palms, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expWild Dunes Resort, a Hyatt Destination Hotel, is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to support the resort's financial integrity. This role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring adherence to financial standards, and partnering with the Director of Finance to drive financial performance.
Hospitality
Hiring Manager
Lindsay Ackerson
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and analyze all journal entries, month‑end reports, and balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with Hyatt corporate standards
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Review preliminary financial statements with the Director of Finance and provide insights for final reporting
Participate in monthly financial reviews and support the Director of Finance in presenting financial results to ownership and corporate leadership
Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements; lead variance analysis and involve department heads in meaningful review of operating results
Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in partnership with department leaders, ensuring alignment with Hyatt and Wild Dunes Resort goals
Monitor budget-to-actual results and provide detailed explanations and recommendations for improvement
Assist in long‑range financial planning and forecasting
Oversee daily accounting functions, including AP, AR, general ledger, inventories, payroll, and related financial processes
Manage on‑site and off‑site accounting activities to ensure proper fiscal governance and accurate reporting
Maintain systems administration duties, ensuring financial systems and controls align with Hyatt standards
Ensure timely monthly closings and full P&L responsibility for designated areas
Monitor and strengthen internal controls to support SOX compliance requirements and internal Company Audits
Implement corrective action plans when control gaps are identified
Lead internal audit preparation and participate fully in external audits, ensuring complete compliance with Hyatt corporate policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Manage daily cash flow, banking activities, and treasury functions
Oversee bank statement reconciliations and ensure proper handling of all cash transactions
Conduct financial analyses to support strategic initiatives, operational efficiencies, and revenue optimization opportunities
Provide proactive insights into performance trends, cost control measures, margin enhancement, and revenue growth
Support the Director of Finance with ad hoc financial requests, reporting needs, and special projects
Supervise the Accounting Team. Also supporting the Purchasing and Information Technology Colleagues, ensuring service excellence in line with Hyatt and Wild Dunes standards
Lead with Hyatt’s People Philosophy by coaching, developing, and mentoring colleagues
Manage recruiting, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for assigned colleagues
Foster a collaborative, engaged, and high‑performance work environment
Partner with resort leaders to ensure alignment of operational and financial objectives
Clearly communicate financial information to non‑financial teams in a supportive and accessible manner
Act as a resource for department heads seeking guidance on budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and revenue opportunities
Participate in resort and corporate initiatives, business improvement efforts, technology upgrades, and other financial projects as assigned by the Director of Finance or senior leadership
Complete tasks assigned by the Director of Finance & Accounting and the Resort Controller as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting, preferably within hospitality, retail, or a related service‑driven industry
Experience supervising and developing staff, with proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams in a high‑performance environment
Working knowledge of hospitality systems, including POS (InfoGenesis), PMS (SMS, Opera), Yellow Dog, Oracle Financials, ADP/Enterprise, and Kronos; ability to learn new systems quickly
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds, consistent with Hyatt's People Philosophy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly present financial information to both financial and non‑financial audiences
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and consistently meet deadlines
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v‑lookups, data analysis) highly preferred
Company
Wild Dunes Resort
Experience Charleston’s Island Resort, located less than 30 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, Wild Dunes Resort offers 1,600 acres of world-class golf, top-ranked tennis, award-winning restaurants, and 2 miles of pristine beach on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina.
Isle of Palms, SC, US
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase