Hyatt · 9 hours ago
Director of Finance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $149K/yr
6+ years expHyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry, and they are seeking a Director of Finance for their Park Hyatt Chicago property. This senior leadership role involves providing strategic financial leadership, overseeing all financial operations, and acting as a trusted business partner to hotel leadership and ownership.
HospitalityInformation TechnologyTravel
Hiring Manager
Lauren Hopper
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
And more
Company
Hyatt
Hyatt is a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Mark Hoplamazian
President & CEO
Peter Sears
Executive VP & Group President - Americas
Recent News
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