Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa - Senior Finance Manager
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Manager serves as a key member of the resort's Finance leadership team, working closely with the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance to support financial performance, accounting processes, and operational financial controls.
This senior-level position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Accounting Department, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and the implementation of financial policies and standard operating procedures across resort operations. The role supports forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning while partnering closely with the Assistant Director of Finance on special projects, process improvements, and financial initiatives throughout the resort.
Salary Range $106,300 - $169,700
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the daily operations of the Accounting Department, including oversight of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, and General Cashier functions.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning through analysis, reporting, and collaboration with Finance and operational leadership.
• Support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Partner with department leaders to analyze financial performance, manage expenses, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and accuracy.
• Support labor productivity initiatives through the Olympia Productivity Program, including staffing analysis, labor forecasting, productivity monitoring, and collaboration with operational leaders to identify opportunities for improved labor efficiency and operational performance.
• Implement and maintain financial standard operating procedures, internal controls, and Hyatt accounting standards across resort departments.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt policies, USALI, GAAP, and internal and external audit requirements.
• Oversee financial systems and identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development to Finance colleagues while promoting financial accountability across departments.
• Support the Ownership and Management teams with month-end financial reporting, variance analysis, and financial performance reviews, as well as the planning, tracking, and financial oversight of capital expenditures and FF&E projects in collaboration with Ownership and Engineering.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a large, full-service hotel or resort.
• Demonstrated experience in financial leadership, forecasting, budgeting, balance sheet management, and operational financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and hospitality accounting practices.
• Experience implementing financial procedures, improving processes, and partnering with senior operational leadership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with hotel financial systems, including Oracle, OPERA Cloud, MICROS/Simphony, Evention, and Dimensions.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of USALI preferred.
• Prior Hyatt experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team-oriented with a strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
