Description:
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic accounting manager to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Financial Services teams and various business units, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family.Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits, which include:
· Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
· Flexible work schedule
· Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
· A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
· Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The primary responsibility of this position is the oversight of the commercial services and fees accounting team, and their assigned processes within the Hyatt monthly and quarterly close. This includes oversight over the journal entry, account reconciliation, and analytics processes, managing and providing experienced over the Corporate close, accounting for commercial services and fees. Additional responsibilities include the evaluation and development of the senior and staff accountants on the team so that they may grow as professionals and elevate to higher levels of responsibility. Additionally, the manager will be expected to identify projects to improve the accounting processes for which the team is responsible and manage the team to ensure the projects are successfully executed. Finally, the manager will assist with business combinations and other transactions to ensure seamless integration and compliance with accounting standards.
-Overseeing the accounting for commercial services, management fees, franchise fees, and other fees
-Assist with business combinations and other transactions, including integration and post-transaction activities.
-Responsible for reviewing or providing oversight around complex monthly journal entries, higher risk balance sheet reconciliations, or analytics prepared and/or reviewed by the staff and seniors
-Field and resolve inquiries from management and external auditors.
-Contribute to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls.
-Reviewing quarterly schedules for external reporting
-Assist with the optimization of accounting procedures and special projects, as required.
-Managing a team of senior and staff accountants
-This role has a significant amount of interaction with finance teams, business units, and external auditors throughout the course of the month/year.
-Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
-Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
-5x years of experience in corporate accounting and/or public accounting
Experience Preferred:
-Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
-CPA - Certified Public Accountant (optional)
-Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office
-Financial ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
The salary range for this position is $95,500 to $124,000. This position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago
Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Accounting
Req ID: CHI014825
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.
