Veterans Preferred - Assistant Director of Finance - Isle Of Palms South Carolina

Company: Hyatt
Location: Isle Of Palms, South Carolina
Posted On: 09/11/2024

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -Nestled on the northern tip of Isle of Palms, a lush barrier island off the coast of South Carolina, Wild Dunes Resort offers three top-ranked hotels, including the new coastal-modern Sweetgrass Inn, Boardwalk Inn, Residences at Sweetgrass, and over 200 Homes and Villas, 1,600 acres of world-class golf, tennis, award-winning restaurants, Spa at Sweetgrass, and miles of pristine beach on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

The Resort, also known as Charleston's Island Resort, is just 30 minutes from the charm and grace of historic downtown Charleston. It is the largest resort of its kind in the region, offering accommodations for groups of up to 650 people and the chance for leisure guests to enjoy a Lowcountry getaway. Many publications and associations have distinguished the Resort as a top destination for families, golfers, tennis lovers, and meeting and event planners.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Assistant Director of Finance position is responsible for overseeing the hotel's general ledger operations and supporting the hotel Director of Finance. 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 position is an On-Property role. Other responsibilities will include the following:

• Prepare and review all journal entries, month-end reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review preliminary financial statements with the Director of Finance
• Participate in monthly financial reviews with Department Heads and assist the Director of Finance with the preparation and presentation of these reports for ownership
• Supervising the hotel's accounting staff, including coaching and counseling associates to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures, interviewing, training, and evaluating the team's performance.
• Manage and help oversee hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management and timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility 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 the Director of Finance 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 the initiative to manage troubleshooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement.
• Assist the Director of Finance with 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 prepared for you.
  Qualifications:
  Qualifications:
  
  • • Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred
    • Five years or more of progressive Accounting experience in a hotel environment
    • Experience supervising Accounting staff members
    • Prior ADP/Enterprise, TimeSaver, Hyperion, Oracle, and Hyatt systems 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
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