Director of Finance

Join our Finance leadership team as Director of Finance at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, where you’ll play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and performance of one of the city’s most iconic hotels. With annual revenues exceeding $100 million, this high-impact leadership position offers the opportunity to oversee a complex financial operation while partnering with an award-winning hospitality brand recognized globally for its culture, diversity, and care for colleagues.

What You Will Do

The Director of Finance oversees all financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and adherence to financial regulations and standards. The Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and controls the financial and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides financial support to hotel management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful Director of Finance will be more than a steward of the hotel’s financial processes—they will be a Finance Business Partner who connects financial strategy with hotel operations. Through collaboration, sound judgment, a growth mindset, and a deep understanding of the business, this leader will help drive sustainable profitability, strengthen relationships with ownership and stakeholders, and position Hyatt Regency New Orleans for continued success.

Requirements

• 5 years or more of finance career progression
• Preferred experience in hospitality, retail, or related industry
• 2 or more years in Director-level leadership within hospitality or complex environments
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business or related field preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Healthcare
• PTO
• Retirement
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness
• Visa/relocation
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Paid holidays