Description

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Regional Director of Finance to join our Americas Finance Team where you'll join the team of field professionals who love teaching, helping, and evolving. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with various regional teams 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 our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, 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 our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. 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

What sets us apart is our purpose-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 since 2013. 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
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing 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

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 Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

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.

Acting as a flexible resource across regions and disciplines, this position is deployed to support high-priority business needs, including hotel performance initiatives, financial integrity reviews, strategic projects, operational assessments, organizational development, process improvements, and other initiatives as determined by Hotel Finance leadership. The role leverages financial expertise, operational insight, and cross-functional collaboration to drive sustainable business results across Hyatt's portfolio.

This position is responsible for supporting business goals by providing support in areas such as Financial Integrity and Performance, Hotel Acquisitions, Analytics, and other special projects. The position will ensure consistent application of finance policies & procedures through a collaborative partnership with the Hotel Directors of Finance, Corporate Finance Groups, Lead Director of Finance, and leadership within the assigned projects. Including:
• Lead and support special projects, strategic initiatives, and business priorities as assigned by Hotel Finance leadership. 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.
• Support annual planning, forecasting, business reviews, capital planning, and strategic decision-making through analytical insight and recommendations.
• 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.
• Traveling up to 50%
• Focus on modernization, Special initiatives, and cross-functional projects
• Ensure Management Agreement terms, Uniform System of Accounts, Hyatt Standard Operating Procedures, and standard Accounting Principles are followed by all assigned hotels, providing direction and guidance
• Must be proficient and comfortable with technology - particularly in the use of Hotel Finance
• Management systems, Excel, Oracle and Hyperion a must
• Any other duties specified by the Vice President of Hotel Finance

Qualifications

Experience Required:
• 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

Experience Preferred:
• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance or Hospitality 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 individuals 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.

The salary range for this position is $142,000-$175,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards, an annual bonus, monthly or quarterly incentives, etc.

The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.