Sr. Director, Development Finance

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.