Organization- Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago
Summary
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic senior to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader finance organization, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
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.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
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 corporate benefits which include:
- Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
- Flexible work schedules
- Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
- 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 Senior of Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with their managers, as well as Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance, Hyperion Support, and the Corporate Accounting teams to consolidate and report the Company’s results. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for the preparation and review of the disclosures included in the Company’s 10-Q and 10-K as well as assist with internal management reporting, reporting to government agencies, and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting and analytical skills and have strong communication skills.
- Prepare consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes by US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Involvement in the internal reporting process monthly, including preparation and review of the monthly reporting package and analysis, as well as working with the business unit finance teams to streamline the process and improve content
- Prepare as necessary consolidation and intercompany elimination entries
- Prepare support to be provided to external auditors for the Hyatt Hotels Corporation audit
- Prepare, when necessary, stand-alone entity external audited financial statements and footnotes and review debt covenant calculations on an as-needed basis
- Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and reporting results
- Ensure XBRL reporting requirements are met, including establishing best practices
- Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meetings
- Participate in assigned special projects as needed
- Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values
- Opportunities to participate in Hyatt’s Diversity & Inclusion activities
Qualifications
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting and/or public accounting. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of public accounting experience
Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Financial ERP / Reporting system knowledge (Oracle and Hyperion preferred)
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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.
