Hotel Finance Director — Strategy, Controls & Growth

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Director of Hotel Financial Operations to lead the hotel’s accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate reporting and strong fiscal management in alignment with Hyatt standards. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, planning, internal controls, and collaboration with hotel leadership to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

University-level accounting or hospitality degree preferred; strong Excel and Hyatt systems

Qualifications

• . Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred.
• • Progressive accounting experience in hospitality is valued.
• • Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• • Familiarity with Hyatt systems (Opera/PMS) and payroll/accounting tools.
• • Advanced MS Word/Excel skills; able to analyze data and present insights.
• • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and drive bottom-line improvements.
• • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel’s financial reporting and accounting functions with accurate, timely information.
• Direct monthly close, GL reconciliations, schedules, and financial statement prep.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual reports per Hyatt standards; analyze variances.
• Manage GL, AP, AR, income audit, payroll accounting, and cash management.
• Oversee system administration, inventory accounting, and process improvements.
• Lead annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Evaluate performance with department leaders to improve profitability.
• Support internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
• Direct on-property financial reporting resources for leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Hospitality or Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MICROS

ADP/Enterprise

Kronos

Opera/PMS

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Director of Hotel Financial Operations to lead the hotel’s accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate reporting and strong fiscal management in alignment with Hyatt standards. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, planning, internal controls, and collaboration with hotel leadership to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

University-level accounting or hospitality degree preferred; strong Excel and Hyatt systems