Assistant Director of Finance
Hyatt Regency · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Finance$93k–$100k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Hyatt standards
- Lead variance analysis (revenue, labor, expenses) vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; provide clear business insights and recommendations
- Support financial reviews and presentations with ownership/leadership teams
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards (e.g., RevPAR, GOP, labor productivity, cost ratios) to support operational decision-making
- Oversee hotel productivity initiatives, with a strong focus on labor optimization and operational efficiency
- Partner with department leaders to analyze staffing models, scheduling, and productivity metrics
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement without compromising guest experience
- Monitor departmental expenses and enforce accountability to financial targets
- Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes
- Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning
- Facilitate collaboration with department heads to align operational goals with financial targets
- Ensure compliance with Hyatt policies, SOX requirements, and local regulations
- Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2 - 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in hospitality
- Strong knowledge of hotel financial systems (e.g., Opera, Oracle, POS/PMS platforms)
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial leaders
- High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information
Benefits
- Collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience and multi-cultural backgrounds
- Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment (FT only)
- 401K with company match – eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
- Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
- Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment (FT/PT)
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement (FT/PT)
- complimentary employee parking
- Access to hotel gym
- Free meals in colleague cafeteria
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)
- Annual performance-based increases
Pay
Salary: Salary range for this position is $93,000 to $100,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.
Schedule
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