Hotel Finance Director & Strategic Partner

Hyatt Taleo; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Andaz Scottsdale is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the hotel’s accounting function, drive timely financial reporting, and partner with hotel leadership on strategic decisions. The role reports to the General Manager and requires building strong internal controls and delivering actionable insights to maximise profitability.

As a member of the leadership team, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audit cycles, and SOX compliance, while mentoring finance staff and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive hotel accounting experience.
• Hospitality or accounting degree preferred.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for short and long-term planning and the management of the Accounting function.
• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Leadership Committee.
• Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel.
• Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required.
• Provide Actionable Analytical Insights to maximize core business results and support strategic decision-making.
• Enable disciplined resource allocation to promote proactive decisions.
• Manage SOX compliance.
• Complete the year-end audit process and coordinate external auditor visits.
• Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements with department managers.
• Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans.
• Supervise IT function and understand hotel operational/back office systems.
• Forecasting system/tools review with Revenue Management to ensure attainable forecasts.
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

SOX compliance

English proficiency

Team development

Education

Hospitality or Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Andaz Scottsdale is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the hotel’s accounting function, drive timely financial reporting, and partner with hotel leadership on strategic decisions. The role reports to the General Manager and requires building strong internal controls and delivering actionable insights to maximise profitability.

As a member of the leadership team, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audit cycles, and SOX compliance, while mentoring finance staff and collaborating with