Director of Finance

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Thompson Palm Springs is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join our hotel Leadership Committee. This highly visible role reports directly to the hotel’s Managing Director and provides financial oversight of property operations.

• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the accounting function.
• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive 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, supervise and coordinate owner reporting as required.
• Complete the year-end audit process, coordinate external auditor visits and approve audit adjustments.
• Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements and investigate variance explanations.
• Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans.
• Supervise the Information Technology function and understand hotel operational and back-office systems.
• Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts and assure that the forecast is attainable.
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures.

• 6 years or more of hotel finance experience.
• Previous experience as Hotel Director of Finance required.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Proven track record of finance department leadership success.
• Understands Hyatt systems and SOPs.
• Results driven, energetic, and focused.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Finance degree an asset.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing thoughtful leadership and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Compassionate Leave.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match.
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program.
• Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!

Location:

Palm Springs, CA

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.