Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Senior Manager to join our Technical Accounting 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 that is 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 the tremendous way 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 schedule and location

•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 are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting will play a key role in Hyatt’s quarterly and annual impairment process and monthly Development Committee and Asset Management Committee process. They will analyze non-routine transactions and partner with key stakeholders on complex accounting topics. They will be responsible for the review of certain disclosures included in Hyatt’s 10-Q and 10-K filings. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in Technical Accounting, financial reporting, and analytical skills and have strong communication skills.

Key responsibilities include:

•Perform accounting research and review Technical Accounting memos related to non-routine transactions

•Partner with Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Unit Finance, and other stakeholders to understand, analyze, and report complex accounting matters

•Oversee monthly Development Committee and Asset Management Committee process

•Review quarterly and annual impairment and CECL analyses

•Review certain quarterly and annual disclosures within Hyatt’s 10-Q and 10-K filings

•Review disclosure checklists to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

•Review materials for Hyatt’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meetings

•Review new or amended contracts and related accounting impacts

•Review new accounting pronouncements issued quarterly and assist with implementation as needed

•Oversee and/or participate in special projects as needed

Experience Required: 

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

•8+ years of experience in accounting and/or public accounting

Experience Preferred: 

•SEC and Financial Reporting experience

•Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

•Financial ERP / Reporting system knowledge (Oracle and Hyperion preferred)

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.