Assistant Director of Finance

About the job

Hyatt seeks a Finance leader who demonstrates a growth mindset and ready to grow their career, supporting the Director of Finance in overseeing the day-to-day operations and contributing to strategic financial planning to deliver on key priorities for all stakeholders in achievement of business objectives.  You will be part of a team that is committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues and guests.

This position partners closely with the Director of Finance to oversee the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting processes to drive financial performance, labor productivity, and data-driven decision-making. The role oversees core accounting functions while elevating the hotel’s analytical capabilities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable insights that improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities
• Oversee preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and supporting schedules
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all financial records

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparation and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Hyatt standards
• Assist in variance analysis (revenue, labor, expenses) vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; provide clear business insights and recommendations
• Support financial reviews and presentations with ownership/leadership teams

Accounting Operations Oversight

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing and cash management functions.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions and adherence to company policies
• Monitor daily accounting operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with Hyatt policies, SOX requirements, and local regulations
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Supervise and develop accounting colleagues, including training, coaching, and performance management
• Serve as a strategic partner to operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience and multi-cultural backgrounds
• Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment (FT only)
• 401K with company match – eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
• Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
• Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment (FT/PT)
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement (FT/PT)
• Complimentary employee parking
• Access to hotel gym
• Free meals in colleague cafeteria
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)
• Annual performance-based increases

Salary: Salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of hotel financial drivers and profitability levers
• Productivity Focus – Deep understanding of labor and cost efficiency metrics
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Business Partnership – Builds trust and influences operational leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2 - 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in hospitality
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial systems (e.g., Opera, Oracle, POS/PMS platforms)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial leaders
• High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information