Regional Director OF Finance

Regional Director of Finance – Americas Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Regional Director of Finance to join our Americas Finance Team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with regional teams to help continue positioning Hyatt as a leading hospitality company. Role The Regional Director of Finance serves as a strategic finance resource supporting Hyatt’s global hotel portfolio and Hotel Finance organization. This position partners with Hotel Directors of Finance, General Managers, and corporate stakeholders to address complex business challenges, improve financial performance, and support key organizational priorities. Responsibilities 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 internationally across the Americas is required to support business priorities and strategic initiatives (up to 50% travel). Focus on modernization, special initiatives, and cross‑functional projects. Ensure that 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. Be proficient with technology—particularly Hotel Finance management systems, Excel, Oracle, and Hyperion. Complete any other duties specified by the Vice President of Hotel Finance. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive hotel finance experience (Hyatt experience preferred). 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 communicating with owners, preparing budgets, and partnering with other key roles. Experience in more than one hotel in different countries (internationally) or states (U.S.) across multiple brands. BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance or Hospitality preferred. Benefits 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 Agency Notice 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr