Project Manager - Finance Inclusive Collection LAC Job Category: Finance
Requisition Number: PROJE003615
Posted: October 28, 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time
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DescriptionALG Vacations (ALGV), part of the Hyatt family, is widely recognized for providing the industry's leading leisure travel experience to destinations worldwide. As North America's only vertically integrated travel, hospitality, and leisure management group, we can oversee all aspects of the vacation - from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. Serving more than three million passengers annually, each of our highly respected brands offers unique benefits and a wide portfolio of destinations.
Grow your career as a Project Manager - Finance Inclusive Collection LAC with Inclusive Collection. In this role, you will lead and coordinate finance-related projects, focusing on optimizing financial processes, supporting the implementation of financial systems, and driving strategic financial initiatives in collaboration with IT, Finance, and Shared Services teams across the LAC region. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects, aligning outcomes with the organization's financial goals, and enhancing financial systems and processes for improved efficiency and decision-making.
A successful Project Manager - Finance Inclusive Collection LAC will: Act as the focal point for finance-related projects, overseeing end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery, including system implementations, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.Collaborate with senior leadership and finance stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management, to ensure smooth execution within the finance function.Identify opportunities to enhance existing financial processes at property level, focusing on automation, accuracy, and efficiency.Partner with finance teams (including Shared Services & Finance Evolution) to implement process improvements and best practices, ensuring alignment with financial goals.Monitor and assess the impact of process changes to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.Lead the implementation and optimization of financial systems (e.g., procurement systems, financial reporting tools, budgeting software) to meet the evolving needs of the finance department.Collaborate with IT teams, Shared Services, and external vendors to ensure seamless system integration and functionality.Manage user training, change management efforts, and ongoing support to ensure system adoption and effective utilization across the finance function.Partner with the hotel opening and transition teams and Shared Services to support financial setup, including Chart of Accounts (CoA) implementation, Property Management System (PMS) finance setup, and pre-opening budget review.Train and develop Directors of Finance for new hotel openings, providing guidance on systems, processes, reporting, and financial procedures.Assist new hotels with preparing pre-opening budgets and initial operating budgets to ensure financial preparedness at launch.Present a final installation report to the respective Director of Finance and General Manager, documenting open points for follow-up and ensuring Management Comments are noted with completion timelines. Submit the final report to the Divisional and Corporate office for review.Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members to enhance performance and achieve project goals.Effective communicator, able to convey guiding principles, core values, and project objectives to employees at all levels.Encourage a culture of creativity, innovation, and recognition, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Uphold and reinforce Hyatt's Values and Culture Characteristics, supporting the implementation of The People Philosophy across the organization.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.5-7 years of experience in finance, with at least 2 years of experience leading finance projects or managing cross-functional projects.Experience in hotel operations a strong plus.Strong understanding of finance functions, processes, and systems, including budgeting, financial reporting, and ERP systems.Experience with system implementation, process improvement, and financial system optimization is highly desirable.Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time.
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