Director of Finance

If you're looking for a career with Apple Leisure Group, please click here to view job postings.

If you're looking for a career with our Inclusive Collection, please click here to view job postings.

We care for people so they can be their best.

128,200.00 Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, along the banks of Gore Creek, Grand Hyatt Vail is located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood. Featuring Vail’s premier open-air chairlift directly next to our spacious ski valet and rental shop, Grand Hyatt Vail offers the most convenient access to Vail Mountain, adventure, and respite. From skiing and snowboarding, seasonally inspired resort activities, and luxurious amenities, Grand Hyatt Vail has something for everyone.

As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Director of Finance is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. The Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides financial support to hotel management.

The role of the hotel director of finance as the hotel’s “Chief Financial Officer” can be categorized into four main areas of discipline:

1. Financial Management: oversight of generating accurate and reliable financial reports, data, and analysis, month-end financial close, forecasting/budgeting, internal/external audits, owner/corporate reporting.
2. Operational Leadership: cultivating finance talents and non-finance functional team leaders in financial literacy; prioritizing inclusion, diversity, and equity; colleague wellbeing; operational efficiency improvement.
3. Internal Controls and Risk: risk assessment and risk mitigation, maintaining internal controls and segregation of duties, keeping up with local legislation changes.
4. Business Partner: providing actionable analytical insights to maximize business results, implementing processes, and partnering with the operational team to optimize the targeted results.

Duties include:

1. Responsible for short and long-term planning and the management of the Accounting function.
2. Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Leadership Committee.
3. Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel.
4. Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners.
5. Provide actionable analytical insights to maximize core business results.
6. Complete the year-end audit process.
7. Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements.
8. Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans.
9. Supervise the Information Technology function.
10. Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards.
11. Prioritize inclusion, diversity, and equity.
12. Monitor and keep up with organization behavior and industry trends that create values.

Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafeteria for every shift worked. Free parking on-site. 1 hour of sick pay earned for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours/year. Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights. Retirement Savings Plan. Basic Life Insurance. PTO earned based on hours worked, up to 17 days in your first year (Full-Time & Part-Time). Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Annual Season Ski Pass Bonus.

• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting experience.

• Service oriented style with professional presentation skills.

• Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred.

• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator.

• 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.