Thompson Miami Beach
The Opportunity
Thompson Miami Beach seeks an enthusiastic leader to join our hotel’s opening team as Area Assistant Director of Finance. This role is responsible for the oversight of the hotel's general ledger operations and supports the hotel Finance Division. Additionally, you will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization. This position reports to the hotel’s Area Director of Finance.
Who We Are
A true original captures the moment by studying the past to define the future. It embraces meaningful contradictions, combining the best of high and low. The classic and the contemporary. The world-renowned and the underground. For the last 20 years, Thompson Hotels have sought to be a true original. Ever since we debuted on the NYC cobblestone streets of SoHo, our mission has been to connect those seeking good conversations with authentic experiences that actually say something. And today, we continue to curate a side of local culture that is infinitely singular and open to being explored.
Just steps from the beach and the famed Lincoln Road shopping scene, the stylish Thompson Miami Beach boasts an iconic exterior conceptualized by world-renowned French architect Rudy Ricciotti that serves as a beacon for tastemakers. Settle into one of our 147 luxe rooms offering elevated amenities, tropical terraces, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking area attractions, including the New World Symphony & Soundscape Park, Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater, and Miami Beach Convention Center. Venture out to explore Miami’s arts and entertainment or take root to enjoy the hotel’s chic interior and suites by internationally acclaimed designer Gulla Jónsdóttir. Join locals and travelers alike at the rooftop pool or our signature restaurant with unmatched panoramic views, to cap a memorable and savvy Miami Beach stay.
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.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart—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 how 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 benefits which include:
•Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
•Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and other local discount
•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
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
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 seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Area Assistant Director of Finance will be responsible for efficiently running the Accounting department in line with Hyatt Corporate standards while meeting guest and owner expectations. This role will support the Thompson Miami Beach and Dream South Beach. Other responsibilities will include the following:
- Prepare and review all journal vouchers, month-end reports and reconciliations
- Review preliminary financial statements with Controller
- Participate in monthly financial reviews and assist Controller with the presentation of these reports
- Assist Controller with supervising Accounting staff and the Information Technology functions of the hotel including coaching and counseling associates to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures, interviewing, training and evaluating performance of staff.
- Manage and help oversee hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management
- Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings and full P&L responsibility.
- Assist with managing and ensuring SOX compliance
- Assist Controller with completing the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Participate in and respond to auditor requests to ensure total hotel compliance.
- Help prepare all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department staff in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement
- Assist Controller with special reporting and analysis projects
Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
Qualifications
Experience Required:
· Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
· Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
· Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
· Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
· Must have excellent organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills
Experience Preferred:
· Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred
· 2 years or more of progressive Accounting experience, preferably in a hotel
· Prior MICROS, ADP/Enterprise, UKG, and Hyatt systems (Opera and PMS) expertise desired
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 women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, 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.
