Director of Finance

Organization

Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos

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 utmost 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.

• 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.
• Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners, 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 variance explanations, involve department managers and manage troubleshooting for cost controls and revenue enhancement.
• Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans.
• Supervise the Information Technology function and maintain 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 tools from Revenue Management, review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts and 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.

• 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).
• Experience with hotel pre‑opening, especially with opening hotels.
• Service‑oriented style with professional presentation skills.
• Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred.
• High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff.

Health and welfare plans, 401(k), College Saving Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations worldwide, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance, and many more.

Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and suites plus 17 residences, a 10,000 square‑foot wellness center, three restaurants 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‑room Tommie Austin features a bespoke coffee and wine shop and is a destination for guests to be the master of their stay.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by the 5th Street Diner and The Royale Room, with a residential tower – Siena – and 10,000 square‑feet of retail space.

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.