**Description:** **The role** The Area Director of Finance will be on a team responsible for the oversight of all accounting processes within two Hyatt Hotels within a multi-use building. The Area Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides chronological systems. By joining the team, you will be working within a very supportive and dynamic role to ensure that the department provides the upmost accuracy of accounting and analysis, while thriving to improve on efficiency and processes and meeting guest and owner expectations. Here at Thompson & tommie Austin, accounting offers unique financial and operational challenges that offer opportunity for growth as an accountant who understands the business. **Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:** · Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Accounting/Finance 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. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management. · Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required. Provide custom reports, respond quickly to questions or requests and attend meetings. · Manage SOX compliance. · Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate external auditor's visits, respond to auditor requests, approve any and all adjustments, reconcile the audit numbers to the property numbers and approve the final audit. · Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement. · Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans. · Supervise the Information Technology function. Additionally, have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back office systems as well as Microsoft Office products. · Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and the tools from Revenue Management. Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts. Assure that the forecast is attainable. · Coach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures. · Assist asset management companies with oversight of in-house third-party entities . **The hotels** When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant which are also open to the public, an expansive pool deck and private cabanas and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.​ The 193 king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest’s will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.​ Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by The 5th Street Diner The Royale Room, a street side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Siena – and 10,000 square feet of retail space. **The benefits & perks​** We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance and many more!​ **Qualifications:** · Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. · 6 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting experience (typically with Hyatt). · With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred. · Service oriented style with professional presentations skills. · Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred. · 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 be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel. · Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills. · Maintain communications with Corporate Staff. 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 ready for you. **This is not your typical career opportunity.** **This is the Hyatt Touch.** _All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status._ **Primary Location:** US-TX-Austin **Organization:** Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Accounting/Finance/Tax **Req ID:** AUS009731 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.