The Director of Finance and Accounting, (DOF), Resort
Operations (Ops) is a pro-active and trusted business leader who provides
financial and accounting expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders to make
timely and informed business decisions, optimize business value, and manage
financial risk.
The DOF is responsible for financial compliance
and adherence of the management agreement with the nonprofit property owners’
association and the financial and accounting reporting and analysis of
the on-site ancillary business operations.
The DOF develops, implements
and supports the delivery of financial products and services to meet the needs
of the organization. The DOF ensures compliance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), corporate policies and standards e.g., MVW-66
and Sarbanes Oxley. They oversee day to day operations by providing leadership,
guidance and support to the sites F&A team by directing, planning, managing
and executing against deliverables in a timely fashion.
The DOF’s four
core work activities include, but not limited to, leading a team of on-site
Finance & Accounting (F&A) professionals, business partnering
with various stakeholders to execute and meet financial objectives, financial
statement review and analysis, and implementation and compliance of accounting
controls.
Education and Experience
Strategic Planning & Business
Partnerships:
Accounting, Financial Systems & Controls:
Managing & Leading:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Leadership
to implement and manage change; models flexibility in adjusting priorities;
and communicates the need for change in a positive way that encourages
commitment.
appropriate communication styles to deliver complex information in a clear
concise way and influences others to accept a point of view, gain consensus,
or take action.
Models and sets expectations for solving complex problems, collecting
and comparing information to evaluate alternatives, considering their potential
impact before making decisions, involving others to gain agreement and support,
and guiding others to implement solutions.
Demeanor
and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents
the company in alignment with its values.
Managing Execution
Building
Relationships
Generating
Talent and Organizational Capability
Learning and Applying
Professional Expertise
o Management of Capital Resources - Determines
the appropriate allocation of money used to accomplish work goals, and submits
expenses according to guidelines; appropriately utilizes and maintains
equipment, facilities, and materials needed to perform work activities.
o
Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures
needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor
identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing,
inventory control, and when appropriate identification of environmentally
appropriate materials.
o Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles
and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales
techniques, and sales control systems.
o Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of P&L statements,
operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial
data.
o Auditing and Reconciliation - The ability to recognize, research,
and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main
accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key
control points.
o General Finance and Accounting - The ability to perform
accounting procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology,
and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures
in order to obtain financial queries; establish financial statements
and forecasts with a good understanding the financials flows and
the organizational needs.
o Analysis - The ability to create and maintain
spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate
financial software.
o Accounting Knowledge - Knowledge of general
accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures.
This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts
payable, and accounts receivable.
o Accounting and Internal Control
Knowledge - Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local
GAAP), Marriott Vacations Worldwide Policies, and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and controls.
o Legal - Ability to read and understand basic
contract elements, e.g. royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities
and profit distribution.
o Auditing Skills - The ability to perform
auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve
discrepancies in financial data.
o Payroll Systems - Knowledge of local
payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax
liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding
the features and functions of the applications. (as applicable to site)
o
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Knowledge of Accounts Payable
and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of sub-ledger
reconciliation and controls.
o
Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g.,
personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
o
Job Specific Computer Skills – Microsoft Excel and experience with general
ledger systems preferred.
o Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability
to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way
that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o Oral Comprehension -
Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented
through spoken words and sentences.
o Reading Comprehension -
Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work related
documents.
o Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate
for the needs of the audience.
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Hyatt
Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring
a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
This position is at a location where Hyatt is not
the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be
a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits
and obligations at this location.
