Hyatt Hotels Corporation Looking for Manager – Corporate Accounting at Chicago, IL Full Time

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks a self-motivated professional accounting manager to join its Corporate Accounting team. The primary responsibility of this position is the oversight of the compensation accounting team, and their assigned processes within the Hyatt monthly and quarterly close.This includes oversight over the journal entry, account reconciliation, and analytics processes, managing and providing experienced oversight over the Corporate close, stock compensation, payroll accounting, and other corporate related items. Additional responsibilities include the evaluation and development of the senior and staff accountants on the team so that they may grow as professionals and elevate to higher levels of responsibility. Additionally, the manager will be expected to identify projects to improve the accounting processes for which the team is responsible and manage the team to ensure the projects are successfully executed, including automation initiatives. Finally, the manager is expected to serve as a customer service point of contact for the various business units / groups that are supported by his/her teams, and to proactively engage these groups in strategic discussions as to how to best improve accounting’s level of service. You will be part of a team that is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world’s best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care For Our People

Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule and location
• Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

• Responsible for reviewing or providing oversight around complex monthly journal entries, higher risk balance sheet reconciliations, or analytics prepared and/or reviewed by the staff, seniors.
• Identifying and driving process improvementand automation as well as contributing to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls.
• Reviewing quarterly schedules for external reporting
• Managing a team of two direct reports
• Identifying and leading initiatives and projects to improve accounting processes within the Compensation team
• Key point of contact for integration related activity impacting the corporate accounting function
• This role has a significant amount of interaction with finance teams, business units, and external auditors throughout the course of the month/year.
• Opportunities to participate in Hyatt’s Diversity & Inclusion activities

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate accounting and/or public accounting preferred

Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA Optional
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office required
• Financial ERP systems (Oracle/Hyperion preferred)

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.