Director of Investments & Owner Relations

Our Culture:

We are a highly entrepreneurial company limited only by our imagination. Diversity and teamwork are major aspects of our culture. Our property associates are a highly team-focused group bringing out the uniqueness of each associate to provide great products and services. Success comes to those who continuously seek opportunities to learn and pass on new knowledge. We always strive to be better, never bored, and never complacent. Our teams thrive on hard work, inclusivity, and producing outstanding experiences. We endeavor to make our fellow associates feel comfortable and entrepreneurial so that they can engage unhindered. Finally, giving back to the community is also vital to our culture. Our properties live by the philosophy that they are an important part of their communities and look for ways to partner in the local community to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Leadership

• Assist in portfolio investment strategies to support growth and profitability objectives.
• Work through underwriting and advanced financial modeling for acquisitions, new developments, and third-party management opportunities.
• Support for asset dispositions, including hold/sell recommendations and ROI assessments.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities for recapitalization, repositioning, or strategic exits.
• Collaborate with lenders, investors, and brand partners to help secure favorable terms and partnerships.

Investor Relations & Communications

• Serve as a key point of contact for investors and strategic partners.
• Support investor meetings, presentations, and communications to build trust and transparency.
• Contribute to long-term investor engagement strategies to support ongoing growth.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial models, reports, and investor communications.
• Oversee due diligence processes for acquisitions, refinancing, and dispositions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Maintain oversight of key stakeholder reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, development, and operations teams to align investment strategies with organizational priorities.
• Support development teams with optimizing cash flow models, construction draw sheets, and budgeting tools.
• Collaborate with the executive team assessments and performance forecasts.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate data and analysis into actionable insights.
• Strong leadership presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to cross-functional leadership.
• High integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and investor information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in hotel investments, real estate finance, or related hospitality fields, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in strategic financial modeling, underwriting, and portfolio management.
• Exceptional relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel modeling, financial forecasting, AI, and presentation development.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Vision Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Vision Hospitality Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment and a sense of belonging for all associates. We do not discriminate and believe everybody should be proud of who they are, represent their culture and heritage, and live by the Golden Rule.

Vision Hospitality Group LLC, offers the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Optional Health, Wellness and Care benefits
• Health Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Stay Discounts
• Optional Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Voluntary and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Select Paid Holidays and One Personal Floating Holiday
• Loyalty Incentives and Other Unique Incentive Programs