Assistant Director of Finance | Luxury Hospitality | Alila Napa Valley - St. Helena, California

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, Alila Napa Valley blends luxury, sustainability, and a genuine sense of care. Hyatt supports internal career opportunities, job enrichment, and a caring work environment. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Director of Finance to support our Finance department. 

The Assistant Director of Finance (ADOF) is responsible along with the Director of Finance (DOF) for the oversight of the hotel's general ledger financials. Additionally, this position will be responsible for efficiently running the Finance department in line with Hyatt Corporate standards while meeting guest and owner expectations. Other responsibilities will include the following:

• Assist with supervising Finance staff including coaching and counseling colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures, interviewing, training and evaluating performance of staff.
• System administrator for programs related to accounting functions.
• Manage and help oversee hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and presentation of the monthly financial analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes:
  • Hotel financial planning and budgeting in Hyperion
  • Accounting for multiple business units
  • G/L journals
  • Account reconciliations
  • Fixed assets
  • Cost controls
  • Inventories
  • Tax reporting
  • Payroll functions
  • Cash management
• Assist with completing 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.
• Assist with special reporting and analysis projects.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually, based on luxury resort and branded hotel experience level in finance. This is the pay range that Alila Napa Valley reasonable expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors including experience, and education.

Why Work with Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Paid time off from date of hire
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 free nights at Hyatt Hotels worldwide per year + colleague rates
• $1000 annual wellness/educational reimbursement
• A unique oppurtunity to lead in a Forbes-rated luxury setting with a close-knit, passionate team

Be a part of a team committed to delivering personalized, elevated service in one of Napa Valley's most serene and sophisticated destinations. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it is career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

• 2 or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferable in hospitality
• Experience supervising accounting staff members
• Prior POS (Infrasys or Symphony), Oracle, Kronos/UKG Dimensions, Birchstreet, Opera, and other Hyatt systems experience is a plus
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods
• Capability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds