Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Biography
Darren Hirsowitz holds the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at The Breakers Palm Beach, where he oversees consolidated financial reporting and analysis, treasury, and taxation for the 140-acre resort and its affiliated businesses such as One North Breakers Row (luxury residential apartments), Breakers West Country Club, and the company’s expanding commercial real estate portfolio.
An integral member of the organization’s executive group, Hirsowitz plays a crucial role in devising and implementing the company’s business strategy, including the development and administration of comprehensive employee well-being initiatives, compensation programs, and health & savings plans. These endeavors positively impact more than 2,400 team members, and Hirsowitz considers them to be among his most significant contributions to The Breakers.
In addition, this veteran resort executive spearheads the business analytics practice, which transforms information garnered from the resort’s proprietary enterprise data warehouse into comprehensive insights and analysis. This drives strategic decision-making and powers the seamless execution of fully integrated processes across the company’s digital ecosystem.
Originally from Boston, MA, and raised in West Palm Beach, FL, Hirsowitz earned dual bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Florida. After graduation (2002), he began his career with Theory LLC, a contemporary fashion brand in New York City. In 2005, he obtained his certified public accountant (CPA) license and then joined The Breakers as a Financial Analysis Manager, advancing over the next 20 years through the finance department to his current role.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Hirsowitz is actively engaged in various organizations such as the Florida Institute of CFOs (FICFO), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). He also serves as Vice Chairman of the board for the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce and dedicates his time to championing social institutions in the community like Step Up For Students.
Outside of work and advocacy, Hirsowitz enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly boating and beach activities, alongside his wife and two children.
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