Overview
Director of Finance ($151,300 - $242,300)
Shimmering views of the Pacific await you at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Our resort offers guests remarkable meeting space, spa treatments, restaurants, and superior service in a seaside setting. Join us as “We Care for People So They Can Be their Best.”
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Take a peek into our colleague experience as a Director of Finance.
What does the role entail?
Hyatt seeks a Finance Business Partner who embraces the principle of agile collaboration and works across functions to implement strategic financial strategies aligned with business objectives. This role reports to the General Manager and guides strategic decision making and financial planning to drive the hotel’s achievements and profitability. You will be part of a team committed to nurturing curiosity, building cross-functional connections, and delivering value to stakeholders, colleagues, and guests. The resort is set to deliver a topline revenue budget of $115M in 2026, supporting 6 Food and Beverage Outlets along with Rooms Service, Banquets, and a beach concession. The resort also features a full-service spa with holistic offerings.
The Director of Finance oversees all financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to financial regulations and standards. The DOF plans, organizes, directs, and controls the financial and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides financial support to hotel management. The DOF is expected to embody the following core competencies and expertise:
Responsibilities
- Financial Management:
- Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze variance explanations, involving department managers in this process. Identify areas for improvement and execute corrective measures as required.
- Manage and lead hotel on- and off-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting, and analysis.
- Budget and Capital Management:
- Responsible for budget, hotel financials, month-end close, accounting, cash management, and capital planning and management of the hotel's nearly $4.3M in capital projects for FY2026.
- Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with business objectives.
- Complete the year-end process, review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers, coordinate external auditors’ visits, respond to auditor requests, approve adjustments, reconcile the audited report to hotel information, and approve the audit.
- Internal Controls & Risk:
- Ensure adherence to hotel management terms and fulfill reporting obligations.
- Maintain adherence to policies and procedures to ensure sound internal controls and segregation of duties.
- Manage SOX Compliance.
- Monitor industry trends, local legislative changes, and organizational behavior to inform sound business decisions.
- Operational Leadership:
- Mentor and coach the finance team, providing direction, training, and performance feedback to foster professional growth.
- Support the development of future leaders in all areas of the hotel.
- Empower employees with financial insights.
- Supervise Information Technology and Procurement functions with an understanding of hotel operations and back-office.
- Cultivate an environment receptive to change.
- Business Partner:
- Collaborate with management to devise and implement strategic initiatives for cost efficiency and revenue growth while maintaining core values and relationships.
- Nurture relationships with owners’ representatives and key stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and deliverables.
- Embody a growth mindset and embrace change to drive value for stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of finance career progression; hospitality or related industry preferred.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven track record of success; results-driven, energetic, and focused.
- Service-oriented with professional presentation skills.
- Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset.
- Strong leadership traits: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leadership, effective communication, and ability to improve the bottom line.
- Clear, concise written and verbal English communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
What You Will Love About Us
- Location, location, location!
- Full-time benefit eligibility after 30 days
- Discount hotel stays for colleagues, friends and family
- Tuition reimbursement
- Complimentary parking in our underground structure
- Complimentary meals during work hours
- Hyatt Perks with partner discounts
Wellbeing
“Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose.”
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment; 401(k) Retirement plan & Hyatt stock purchase plan.
Development
“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path. They can be customized based on individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice.”
- Learn and Grow: We are committed to the growth of our colleagues and provide a community for diverse thinking and expanding capabilities.
- A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues.
- Ability to cross-train and work within multiple positions to grow skills and value.
- Opportunities for internal promotion across Hyatt hotels.
Diversity
“Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose and we are involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all.”
- Hyatt is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or status of any other protected group.
- Our Vision: create an environment where people can bring their whole self to work and perform at their best.
- Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For (9th year). The Human Rights Campaign has honored Hyatt for LGBTQ+ equality in 2022, for the 18th consecutive year.