Complex Director of Finance

Summary:

The Opportunity:

Hyatt seeks a strategic and collaborative Complex Director of Finance to provide financial leadership across a portfolio of properties. This role partners with General Managers and property Directors of Finance to strengthen financial performance, consistency, controls and decision-making across the portfolio. Property Directors of Finance maintain accountability for the day-to-day financial operations of their respective hotels, while the Complex Director establishes standards, supports talent development, leads consolidated planning and analysis, and identifies opportunities to improve performance across the properties. This role reports to the VP Operations with dotted line to the Regional Director of Finance and is part of a team that is committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues and guests.

About Bunkhouse & Who We Are:

This role will be supporting the field at our iconic Austin properties: Carpenter Hotel, Hotel Magdalena, Austin Motel, Hotel San Jose, and Hotel Saint Cecilia. 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.


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 to 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.

We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include :

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

• Flexible work schedule and location

• 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

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board-from who we hire and develop, organizations we support, and who we buy from and work with.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.

The Role

The Complex Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership across properties and serves as a functional partner to each property Director of Finance and General Manager. The role drives consistency in financial practices, strengthens controls, supports consolidated planning and analysis, develops finance talent, and escalates significant risks and opportunities to Regional Finance leadership. Property Directors of Finance retain accountability for the day-to-day financial operations of their respective hotels. The Complex Director of Finance is expected to embody the following core competencies and expertise:

• Financial Management:

• Provide portfolio-level oversight of monthly and annual financial statements. Review property results and variance explanations, challenge assumptions, identify trends across the five properties, and partner with department leaders on corrective actions.

• Review the accuracy, timeliness and consistency of property-level reporting while preserving clear accountability with each property Director of Finance.

• Lead and support consistent financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, accounting and cash-management practices across the five properties. Identify opportunities to share resources, improve processes and strengthen portfolio-wide efficiency without weakening property-level ownership.

• Lead the development and implementation of portfolio-wide financial strategies and annual business plans aligned with business objectives, property priorities and stakeholder expectations.

• Provide oversight of year-end processes, reconciliations, audit work papers and external audit coordination across the portfolio. Support property finance leaders in responding to auditor requests, approving appropriate adjustments and reconciling audited results to hotel records.

• Support capital planning, cash management and investment analysis by identifying cross-property priorities, risks and opportunities for Regional Finance and hotel leadership.

• Internal Controls & Risk

• Ensure adherence to HMA terms, management agreements and reporting obligations across the five properties.

• Establish and reinforce consistent policies and procedures that support sound internal controls, segregation of duties and effective risk management at each property.

• Provide oversight and support for SOX compliance and other required control assessments, ensuring issues are identified, escalated and remediated timely.

• Monitor industry trends, legislative changes, organizational risks and property performance to inform sound business decisions and proactive recommendations.

• Operational Leadership :

• Mentor and coach the property Directors of Finance and finance teams by providing direction, training and performance feedback to support professional advancement, succession planning and consistent execution.

• Support the development of future leaders in finance and across all areas of the portfolio.

• Empower General Managers, department leaders and colleagues with timely, practical financial insights that support informed decisions.

• Provide functional leadership and coordination for finance-related systems, Information Technology and Procurement priorities, as applicable to the portfolio, while maintaining a sound understanding of hotel operations and back-office functions.

• Cultivate an environment that is receptive to change, continuous improvement, collaboration and shared accountability across the properties.

• Promote consistent talent practices, communication rhythms and finance team engagement across the portfolio.

• Business Partner:

• Collaborate with the General Managers, property Directors of Finance and operational leaders to devise and implement strategic initiatives that improve cost efficiency, revenue performance and profitability without compromising core business values or relationships.

• Nurture relationships with owners, asset managers, owners' representatives and key stakeholders by coordinating timely communication, consistent deliverables and appropriate escalation of portfolio and property matters.

• Serve as a trusted escalation point for significant financial risks, opportunities and performance issues, bringing forward clear analysis and actionable recommendations to Regional Finance and hotel leadership.


Qualifications:

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• 6 years or more of progressive finance experience; multi-property hospitality, retail or related industry experience strongly preferred.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business or a related field preferred.

• Multi-property, complex, or shared services experience is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and financial reporting systems; experience using data to identify trends and inform business decisions.


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 women, people of color and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all of 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.


Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.