Description:

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. This position 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. Other 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 PL 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

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications:

Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred

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

Experience supervising Accounting staff members

Prior MICROS, ADP/Enterprise, TimeSaver, 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 skills

Primary Location: US-TN-Memphis

Organization: Hyatt Centric Memphis

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Accounting/Finance/Tax

Req ID: MEM000972

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.