Director of Finance Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Our funky eclectic property is not the suburban Select experience most people know. We have oversized select rooms with upgraded décor & furnishings, along with full-service amenities including bar and restaurant, Corazon!
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place/ Hyatt House Tampa Downtown
US – FL – Tampa

Posted:

Jun 16, 2025
Summary

Job Summary:

The Director of Finance is responsible for operating, directing, and supervising the activities of the Accounting Department and Hotel operations from a financial standpoint. This position requires direct ownership interaction, tax filings, and capital project administration. This position is an integral part of the leadership team and must be able to operate effectively in a hands-on, team-oriented environment, working closely with the General Manager and corporate accounting personnel.

Job Duties:

• Maintainplete knowledge inpliance with all hotels’ departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a system of internal controls in accordance with Company as well as accounting policies and procedures.
• The scope of this responsibility is not limited to enforcement but also includes the recognition of control problems.
• Be familiar with all hotel services and facilities to respond to guest inquiries accurately. Promote positive guest relations. Handle guest and employeeplaints and ensure satisfaction.
• Handle guest disputes courteously following department procedures.
• Maintain and prepare monthly Balance sheet account analysis, monthly bank reconciliation, and other accounting procedures in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Oversee and coordinate the monthly and annual closing processes and financial statement production in a timely fashion.
• Production of monthly projection of cash flows.
• Maintain and secure cash, including, but not limited to, deposit procedures, cash house banks, cashier audits and verification reporting, and other procedures in accordance with the hotel cash policy.
• Monitor all exception reports and discuss exceptions with the appropriate manager instructing them on proper procedures and then documenting results.
• Prepare andpile the Annual Plan.
• Maintain and update the forecast on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for handling all aspects of tax correspondence with taxing authorities with the exception of ie taxes.
• Coordinate audit review with external auditors for year-end close.
• Submit the necessary monthly/quarterly reporting per bank requirements & otherernmental
• Responsible for storage and categorization of all accounting records.
• Approve credit for convention accounts, catering functions, and all prospective clients.
• Master Account billing supervision.
• Oversee and maintain credit policy as set forth by thepany policy, ensure adnce by all hotel personnel
• Approval of all rebates and refunds.
• Assume any and all duties of accounting as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Job Requirements:

• Ability tomunicate in English with guests, visitors, vendors, and hotel staff
• Ability to provide legiblemunication.
• Ability topute mathematical calculations.
• Six+ years of hotel accounting experience.
• Prefer experience with Opera PMS and PVNG (Aptech accounting software) but not necessary
• Ability to prioritize,anize work assignments, delegate responsibilities, and follow topletion.
• Ability to direct the performance of department staff and to correct performance when needed.
• Ability to promote positive relations with hotel staff.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with other departments and coworkers as part of a team.
• Prior training in guest relations
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting
  Experience with Maestro and Silverware software is a plus!
• Please directly at hrihospitality/careers
• Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown offerspetitive benefits for its full-time talent, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(K), paid time off, discounted hotel stays and more.

Pre-employment background screening is required as a condition of employment. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled This position is at a location w Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party managementpany that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.