Regional Manager Hotel Finance - Openings & Conversions

Description:

The Opportunity

The Regional Manager - Hotel Finance - Openings and Conversions is a strategic leader responsible for ensuring financial readiness and systems installation for au new Hyatt hotel openings, brand conversions, and rebrands across the Americas region. This role ensures that every new property is financially operational from day one by managing pre- opening budgets, implementing core accounting systems such as Oracle, and integrating procurement platforms like BirchStreet, along with POS and PMS solutions to support operational excellence. This manager partners closely with Shared Services, Operations, IT, Procurement, Commercial Services, and various other functions in both hotel and corporate level to uphold Hyatt's global finance standards while tailoring solutions to meet local market needs. The role requires strong project management skills, a deep understanding Of hotel finance, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross- functional teams. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is highly valued, given the diverse regional landscape and the need to support properties across Latin America. 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 canopen 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 Manager — Hotel Finance - Openings & Conversions plays a key role in ensuring seamless

integration and onboarding for new and converting hotel properties into Hyatt' s Financial Systems. This

dynamic position blends project management, financial systems integration, and operational finance

support, with a strong emphasis on internal controls and readiness. The role includes coordinating all

hotel finance activities for pre-opening and conversion projects, preparmg pre-opening budgets, managing pre-opening accounting until a Director of Finance is onboard, and working closely with HSSC to ensure properties are prepared for launch with properly configured systems and processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable with frequent travel, and excels at training teams on financial systems. Success in this role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams including operations, IT, and development.

Pre-Opening Financial Planning

• Prepare comprehensive pre-opening budgets, including staffing guides, capital and operational

expense assumptions, and initial funding requirements.

• Collaborate with functional leaders and the Openings & Conversions team to align financial

deliverables with project timelines.

• Partner with Development and Legal to review pre-opening budgets, initial working capital

estlmates, and contractual terms governing pre-opening and transition cost responsibilities.

• Support leadership in presenting and approving financial frameworks for new openings and

Systems and Integration Management

• Partner with Hyatt Shared Service Center (HSSC) to establish finance-related operational

readiness, including account structures, payroll setup, and vendor onboarding.

• Work with FP&A; and Hyperion Support/IT teams to integrate new hotels into Hyatt's financial

systems and ensure accurate reporting setup.

• Coordinate testing and validation of data flows between pre-opening systems and ongoing

property management platforms.

Conversion and Due Diligence Oversight

• Lead finance workstreams for hotel acquisitions and openings, ensuring accurate

transfer of accounting data, systems, and controls.

• Utilize standardized due diligence and transition checklists to verify completeness and

compliance of financial information.

• Collaborate with regional and property finance teams on cutover activities, such as payroll,

purchasing, and accounts payable transitions.

• Ensure alignment with Hyatt standards for internal controls and post-transition audits.

Checklist & Toolkit Development

• Maintain standardized pacer accounting checklists and toolkits for hotel openings and

conversions.

• Ensure documentation is clear, comprehensive, and adaptable to different property types and

• Continuously update materials based on feedback and evolving business needs.

Training & Support

provide training and onboarding support to hotel finance teams during the opening/conversion

• Serve as a subject matter expert on hotel accounting practices, systems, and controls.

• Participate in post-opening and post-transition evaluations to capture lessons learned and

implement process improvements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse functions and regions.

• Deep understanding Of hotel accounting, working capital, and pre-opening/transition processes.

• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

• High attention to detail, accuracy , and process improvement)

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 5-7 years progressive Hotel Finance preferrable as an Assistant Director of Finance

• or equivalent

• Familiarity with Hyatt systems (e&, Hyperion, Oracle, Opera) highly desirable.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Fluency in Spanish required

· Portuguese is highly desirable

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 $98,000 -$130,000. 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.

Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago

Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Accounting/Finance/Tax

Req ID: CHI015750

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.