Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Looking for Director Of Finance at Honolulu, HI, United States Full Time

Job Description

Summary
Hyatt Centric Waikiki, located off Kuhio Ave in the heart of Waikiki, is seeking a Director of Finance to join our amazing team.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Finance is responsible for the oversight of the hotel’s general ledger operations and supports the hotel in all financial aspects. Additionally, this person will be responsible for efficiently running the Accounting and Purchasing departments in line with Hyatt Corporate standards while meeting guest and owner expectations.
The philosophy of the Centric brand is to encourage exploration of the destination, and to that end the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is true to its name. Our 230 modern, luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites are the best home base for visitors as they seek out adventure in paradise. Our guests stay here, and go everywhere.
Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Accounting and Purchasing functions

• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel’s Leadership 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 relationships 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 annual business plans

• 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

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

• 5 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting experience

• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

• Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred

• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

• Prior experience with Corporate or Shared Service business model

Perks:

• Tuition, Fitness, and Wellbeing Reimbursement – $1000 per year!

• Cell Phone and Dry Cleaning Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

• Roth IRA and 401(K) options after meeting eligibility timeline

• Discounted Stock Purchase Options after meeting eligibility timeline

• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday time and 3 additional paid days off annually for whatever you choose

• Paid Family Bonding Time and Financial Adoption Assistance

• Free and discounted room nights

• Employee Assistance Program through Compsych

• Additional discounts and partnerships via PerkSpot

Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a company that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun. With careers spanning the globe, your perfect opportunity awaits. Discover why Hyatt is consistently ranked one of the world’s best places to work. With more than 130,000 colleagues across more than 70 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.