Chief Accountant

The Chief Accountant will report directly to the Director of Finance and assist in supervising and managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department within the Administration and General Division. This role will oversee and manage the Purchasing Department.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing and managing financial strategies, including internal controls and process redesign initiatives
• Experience in hospitality, cost audit, and driving efficiencies in the business
• Self-motivating, capable of working independently and taking initiatives
• Adept to multi-tasking environments
• Detail-oriented, looks beyond surface evidence, and adopts a hands-on approach in performance of work
• Exhibits inquisitiveness, business acumen, thoughtfulness, diligence, care, and possesses problem-solving skills
• Good proficiency, knowledge and experience in financial consolidation, accounting standards and tax
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• You will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations.
• The Chief Accountant is responsible to assist the Director of Finance in managing the department, through planning, organizing, directing and controlling the Accounting & Finance and Information Systems policies and procedures, operation and administration.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment
• 401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Compassionate Leave
• Paid Time Off: Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.
• Hire Date Through Four Years – 10 Days or 80 hours
• Five to Nine Years – 15 Days or 120 hours
• 10 years or greater – 20 Days or 160 hours
• Sick Leave: Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance.
• Extended Illness Days: unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
• Holiday Pay: Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.
• Additional perks may include: Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1st day of employment Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment Flexible Spending Account Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year Cellphone Reimbursement Complimentary Dry Cleaning Employee Assistance Program Relocation assistance
• Wage Information: Pay ranges are listed on each job posting individually. Non-exempt managers: The hourly rate for this position is $32.38, annualized at $80,000.00 salary based on 45 number of hours.