Director, Finance Integration

The Opportunity Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Director to join our Finance team where you'll become part of a dedicated group of professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be integral in leading the integration of newly acquired businesses into Hyatt through close collaboration with the broader Finance and Commercial Services organizations 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 with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization. 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 Director, Finance Integration will hold an essential leadership role in integrating newly acquired business, including the acquisition of Standard International and the newly announced joint venture with Grupo Pinero.Key responsibilities include partnering with teams across Finance and with cross-functional teams to prepare and execute an integration plan, including incorporating newly acquired businesses into our financial reporting and forecasting processes, partnering with the Finance Transformation team to transition newly acquired businesses to our financial systems, working with corporate accounting and other key stakeholders to ensure we are appropriately transitioning the accounting and billing responsibilities, and preparing and monitoring the integration budget. This position will serve as a key liaison between the broader Finance team, the Transactions team, and representatives of the newly acquired businesses. Furthermore, this role will provide regular updates to Finance and organizational leadership teams (i.e. Corporate Controller, GFLT, etc.) on integration progress, challenges, and recommendations to address issues that arise. •Develop, lead, and coordinate the integration efforts amongst all Finance functions and collaborate cross-functionally with teams outside of Finance, including operations, IT, and commercial services in order to fully integrate newly acquired businesses.Serve as the finance liaison for all communications needed. •Coordinate with commercial services and loyalty finance teams to integrate properties into Hyatt's existing World of Hyatt and Commercial Services Fund framework, as appropriate. •Lead and develop any necessary tracking and coordination with accounting and HR for any integration-related employee payments (e.g., retention bonuses, severance, relocation, etc.). •Maintain responsibility for integration expense budget, forecasting, and reporting and serve as the key point person for tracking the overall integration efforts; provide regular updates to Regional Finance and GFLT. •Lead integration efforts for financial reporting, including consolidations, financial reporting, and cash flows. •Coordinate any transitions to shared services and be the point person to coordinate timelines and cross-functional dependencies. •Partner with the Finance Transformation team to coordinate the implementation of Oracle financial systems for hotel and above-property teams. •Coordinate with corporate accounting to ensure a smooth transition for billing and collection of fees. •Gather and incorporate essential input throughout the integration process to make critical decisions and support the various finance functions. •Document a playbook for integrations to ensure the success of future acquisitions. •Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values. Experience Required: •Bachelor's degree required •Minimum of 12 years of experience •Hyatt internal relationship experiences critical Experience Preferred: •Master's degree •5+ years of hospitality experience •Experience in a project-based role •Hyperion and Oracle experience 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.

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