Job Description For Finance Supervisor
Description
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Finance, the Finance Supervisor will be responsible for the efficient daily operation of the Finance Division, in alignment with Hyatt's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, while meeting the expectations of our employees, guests, and ownership.
The Finance Supervisor will oversee key financial functions including income audit, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general accounting, and cost audit. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining compliance with financial regulations, improving departmental productivity, supporting financial planning and reporting, and ensuring exceptional internal service delivery. The position also involves supervising the Finance & Accounting team, ensuring operational excellence, and developing talent in a supportive and values-driven environment.
Main DutiesOperational
- Ensures all areas within the Accounting and Finance Department are operating efficiently, leveraging technology and standard procedures.
- Reviews purchase requests and cost control reports; collaborates with Purchasing for proper inventory and procurement practices.
- Participates in monthly financial review and credit meetings and monitors hotel compliance with management agreement requirements.
Income Audit- Oversees all cash handling audits and approves daily General Cashier reports, ensuring all receipts are properly recorded and banked.
Accounts Payable- Approves petty cash reimbursements, IOUs, and travel agent commissions via WTP.
- Ensures accurate tracking of manual checks and timely processing of foreign remittances.
Payroll- Reviews and approves payroll reconciliations, summaries, and tax-related documentation.
Accounts Receivable/Credit- Approves all rebates, transfers, and write-offs; ensures timely and appropriate credit actions for in-house guests.
General Accounting- Reviews journal vouchers and balance sheet schedules to ensure timely closings and financial accuracy.
- Monitors cash flow and supports effective month-end processing.
Cost Audit & Financial Reporting- Reviews internal functions and inventory movements, identifies discrepancies, and addresses slow-moving items.
- Assists in monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing statistical reports for management and area offices.
- Coordinates monthly deadlines and reporting accuracy for the department.
- Conducts surprise house bank counts and resolves departmental issues in coordination with the Assistant Director of Finance.
Customer Service- Ensures finance team delivers courteous and professional service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolves guest and staff inquiries in an efficient and service-oriented manner.
Personnel Development- Maintains professional standards of grooming, punctuality, and behavior within the team.
- Coaches team leaders and supports employee development through training and performance reviews.
- Ensures all team members understand and follow Hyatt values, safety standards, and hotel regulations.
Administration- Ensures departmental alignment with Hyatt's Corporate Finance Strategy and maintains updated operations manuals.
- Oversees compliance with tax, licensing, insurance, and audit regulations.
- Organizes departmental communication and vacation planning.
- Maintains an organized and accessible filing system for financial records and reports.
Other Duties- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant legislation in tax, Forex, and labor relations.
- Maintains strong industry relationships and represents the hotel and brand with professionalism.
- Remains flexible and proactive in adapting to operational needs and industry developments.
Qualifications - University degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field - preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in hotel accounting or finance, preferably in a supervisory or senior role within a larger operation.
- Strong understanding of income audit, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in Spanish and English - written and spoken.
- Proficiency in financial software, systems, and Microsoft Office.
- A collaborative leader with attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility and ethics.
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- Employee cafeteria
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- Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
At Hyatt 'We care for people so they can be their best'. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognized as a Great Place to Work Company! Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.
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