The Sr. Director, Development Finance is responsible for the financial strategy, underwriting, and execution support for new development, large-scale capital projects, and M&A activity.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial underwriting and valuation of new development projects and major capital investments.
- Partner with Development, Operations, Sales and Legal to structure deals that optimize returns and manage risk.
- Lead or support sourcing, evaluation and execution of acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships.
- Coordinate diligence efforts across internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with integration teams to ensure financial assumptions translate into execution.
- Lead financial modeling, valuation and deal structuring for all developer and M&A deals.
- Collaborate with Treasury to finance, manage capital structures for development.
- Develop investment committee materials and board presentations.
- Provide scenario analysis and decision support for long‑term growth strategy.
- Lead a small team of professionals and provide development opportunities.
- Perform other duties or ad‑hoc analysis as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in a leadership capacity, with expertise in development finance, corporate development, investment banking, private equity or related fields.
- Strong experience underwriting real‑estate or asset‑heavy development projects.
- Direct M&A experience (buy‑side and/or sell‑side).
- Hospitality, timeshare industry experience preferred.
- Proven ability to think and act strategically while executing tactically to ensure timely outcomes.
- Mastery of progressive financial modeling and valuation methodologies and sound general financial management practices.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain value‑added relationships.
- Detail oriented and process focused with evidence of driving measurable results within established timelines.
- Strong business acumen, judgment, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively.
Benefits
- Diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits for associates working 30 or more hours per week.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life and accident coverage.
- Disability coverage.
- Paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to recruiter).
- Opportunity to volunteer one day paid by company.
- 401(k) with employer match (subject to eligibility and tenure).
- Legal and identity theft protection plan.
- Voluntary income protection benefits.
- Wellness program (provider availability).
- Employee assistance program.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.
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