Finance Manager

Description:

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select our hotels because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met, they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the oversight of the hotel's general ledger operations and supports the hotel Controller. Additionally, this person will be responsible for efficiently running the Accounting department in line with Hyatt Corporate standards while meeting guest and owner expectations.

This role will require a true desire to be a go-getter and that of someone willing to work closely with leaders. They will need excellent time management and the ability to multi-task between multiple functions of the finance world as well as productivity and payroll processes. The Finance Manager will report directly to the Director of Finance and work hand in hand with the general ledger of the departments while supporting the needs of their manager.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Prepare and review all journal vouchers, month-end reports and reconciliations

• Review preliminary financial statements with Controller

• Participate in monthly financial reviews and assist Controller with the presentation of these reports

• Assist Controller with supervising Accounting staff and the Information Technology functions of the hotel including coaching and counseling associates to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures, interviewing, training and evaluating performance of staff.

• Manage and help oversee 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

• Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings and full P&L responsibility.

• Assist with managing and ensuring SOX compliance

• Assist Controller with completing the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Participate in and respond to auditor requests to ensure total hotel compliance.

• Help prepare all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department staff in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement

• Assist Controller with special reporting and analysis projects

• Oversee Payroll processing on a bi-weekly basis & Work closely with Operations in colleague timecard needs and colleague payroll needs

• Work closely with Human Resources Director with Union Labor needs to include and not limited to new hires, legal needs, billing, etc.

• Understand the Union needs verse Fair Work Week ordinances and how they are both integrated with our hotel.

Qualifications:

• Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred

• 1 to 2 years or more of progressive Accounting experience, preferably in a hotel

• Prior MICROS, ADP/Enterprise, Kronos, and Hyatt systems (Opera and PMS) expertise desired

• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel

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

• 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 have excellent organizational, administrative and problem-solving skill

Why work for Hyatt Centric Philadelphia?

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment.

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match

• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program

• Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,000 per calendar year

• Flexibility in hours with the potential for some Work From Home scheduled days

• Paid time off with the addition of one "Wellbeing" day per month

Our Vales: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Primary Location: US-PA-Philadelphia

Organization: Hyatt Centric Philadelphia

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Accounting/Finance/Tax

Req ID: PHI002291

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.