Regional Director of Finance (Remote)

About the role

The Regional Director of Finance serves as a strategic finance resource supporting Hyatt's global hotel portfolio and Hotel Finance organization. This role partners with Hotel Directors of Finance, General Managers, Regional Functional Leaders, ownership groups, and corporate stakeholders to address complex business challenges, improve financial performance, strengthen operational effectiveness, and support key organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hotel leadership teams and regional functional leaders to develop, monitor, and execute action plans designed to improve hotel profitability, operational effectiveness, guest experience, and overall business performance.
• Conduct financial, operational, and organizational assessments to identify opportunities for improved business performance, operational effectiveness, and financial results.
• Partner with Hotel Directors of Finance, General Managers, Regional Functional Leaders, ownership groups, and corporate stakeholders to address complex business challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support hotels and regional teams through detailed analysis, project leadership, performance improvement initiatives, and operational reviews.
• Conduct financial integrity and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to Hyatt policies, management agreements, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among hotel, regional, and corporate teams to drive execution of key business initiatives.
• Lead or participate in organizational, process improvement, systems, reporting, and transformation initiatives across the Hotel Finance organization.
• Identify and promote best practices that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and financial performance throughout the portfolio.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and developmental support to Hotel Directors of Finance and finance teams as appropriate.
• Travel international across the Americas is required to support business priorities and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years progressive hotel finance experience (Hyatt experience preferred with Hyatt)
• Prior Director of Finance experience at a full-service, luxury, resort, or complex hotel
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional business initiatives and influencing hotel performance
• Experience includes owners' communication, preparing budgets, business partnership with other key roles
• Experience in more than one hotel in different countries (internationally) or states (US) across multiple brands

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance or Hospitality preferred