Park Hyatt · 13 hours ago
Director of Finance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $149K/yr
6+ years expPark Hyatt Chicago is a flagship hotel for the Park Hyatt brand and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, located in Chicago’s Gold Coast. The Director of Finance serves as the property’s Chief Financial Officer, providing strategic financial leadership and overseeing all financial operations while acting as a trusted business partner to hotel leadership and ownership.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Lead all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting
Provide leadership for the property’s residential and retail financial components, including billing accuracy, owner reporting, and coordination with Corporate and Ownership
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and clear variance analysis
Support the development and final review of capital expenditures, annual business plans, monthly forecasts and long-range strategies
Act as the principal financial liaison between Ownership, Asset Management, Hyatt Corporate Office, Retail, Residences and hotel leadership
Supervise and coordinate owner and corporate reporting; deliver customized analyses and respond promptly and thoughtfully to inquiries
Partner closely with Corporate and hotel leadership on matters involving VIP guests, high-profile ownership interactions, and sensitive financial situations, ensuring discretion and service excellence
Provide actionable, forward-looking financial insights to support informed decision-making and optimize hotel and asset performance
Partner with Revenue Management to review forecasts and ensure attainability
Enable disciplined resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities, brand standards, and long-term value creation
Maintain strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and SOX compliance
Lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts with sound judgment and integrity
Oversee year-end audit processes, including coordination with external auditors and approval of final audit results
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, licensing, and contractual requirements
Lead and develop the on-site Finance, Information Technology and Purchasing teams, fostering accountability, engagement, and professional growth
Ensure IT systems and purchasing practices effectively support hotel and residential operations, financial controls, and service delivery
Build financial and operational acumen across non-finance leaders through education, partnership, and coaching
Model Hyatt service standards, ensuring Finance, IT and Purchasing deliver responsive, solution-oriented internal and external customer service
Embrace technology-enabled processes and continuous improvement to elevate performance and colleague experience
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 years of progressive hotel accounting or finance leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Ownership and Corporate leadership
Strong service orientation with polished presentation and communication skills
Proven ability to balance financial rigor with guests, retail partners, residents, and colleague experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
High energy, sound judgment, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial leadership style
Preferred
Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
401(k) with match
Paid time off
Global Hyatt room discounts
Complimentary colleague meals
Parking or transportation options
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Company
Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt redefines luxury through thoughtful residential design, curated fine art, culinary excellence and intutive service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase