Description

Summary

Join us for an incredible opportunity to assist in leading our Finance team as our Assistant Director of Finance at the Hyatt at Olive 8!

The Assistant Director of Finance (ADOF) supports the Area Director of Finance and Finance Operations Director in overseeing the hotel's general ledger and financial reporting functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of monthly financial statements and management reporting. The ADOF partners closely with hotel leadership and department heads during forecasting and budgeting cycles. As well, this leader helps ensure the Finance Department operates in alignment with Hyatt corporate standards while meeting guest and ownership expectations. Hyatt at Olive 8 is part of our unique three-property collection of Hyatt hotels in downtown Seattle, which also include Grand Hyatt Seattle & Hyatt Regency Seattle. With three distinct brands, yet one Hyatt family, there is exciting opportunity for growth!

Responsibilities
• Prepare and review journal entries, month-end reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews and assist in presenting financial results to the Leadership Committee and ownership representatives.
• Supervise and support Finance team members, including training, coaching, counseling, interviewing, and performance evaluations in alignment with Hyatt service standards.
• Oversee on-site finance functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely reporting, and accurate financial analysis.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and cash management processes.
• Manage systems administration, general ledger account reconciliations, inventories, monthly closings, and full P&L responsibilities.
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring SOX compliance.
• Support the year-end audit process, including preparation and review of reconciliations and audit work papers; respond to auditor requests to ensure full compliance.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and analyze variances, partnering with department leaders to improve cost controls and revenue performance.
• Provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders in support of Hyatt's service excellence standards.
• Foster collaborative working relationships across departments.
• Assist with special reporting and financial analysis projects as assigned.

The salary range for this position is $80,169 - $115,300. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits

• Position is eligible for relocation assistance
• Medical & Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off
  • Full-Time Colleagues:
    • Vacation Time
      • 10 days (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
      • 15 days (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
      • 20 days (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service
    • (2) Floating Holidays per year
    • (6) Paid Holidays per year
  • Compassionate Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
  • Extended Illness Days - unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Perks

As an Assistant Leadership Committee Member, we are pleased to offer the following perks:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary dry cleaning program
• Complimentary parking in designated location
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement program
• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Hyatt Colleague discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ORCA Pass subsidy

When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,500 properties across 80 different countries.

As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve years running, it's an award-winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or caste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Finance, or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive Finance or Accounting experience.
• Prior experience supervising team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong leadership qualities including high energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and motivational leadership style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present financial concepts to non-financial leaders.
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Hyperion, Birchstreet, Infrasys, and Oracle strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.