Financial Controller
The Clayfield
Niagara On The Lake, ON, Canada
posted May 28, 2026
Financial Controller – The Clayfield, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Support all pre-opening financial setup, including systems, chart of accounts, banking structure, and financial workflows
- Oversee all hotel accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, general ledger, and financial reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, and annual budgets, maintaining accurate and transparent P&L reporting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting, ensuring alignment with hotel operations and ownership expectations
- Act as a key business partner to the General Manager and department leaders, providing financial insight to support operational decision-making
- Establish and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and daily cash positioning for the property
- Oversee billing, collections, and credit processes, and ensure accurate revenue reporting through night audit oversight and balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage all brand-related financial obligations, including fees, reporting, and compliance requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a hotel or hospitality environment
- Strong understanding of hotel financial operations, including revenue flows, departmental expenses, and reporting structures
- Experience with hotel systems such as Opera, POS systems, and accounting platforms
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail, with a strong sense of ownership over financial results
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
- Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for operational teams and support performance-driven decision-making
- Comfort working in a pre-opening environment where systems and processes are being established, with a proactive and structured mindset
- Professional judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling financial matters, with a commitment to maintaining strong controls and financial standards
- Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking and day-to-day execution
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term growth
- An opportunity to build and shape the financial foundation of a brand-new luxury hotel
- Work within a collaborative environment supported by ownership, Urgo Hotels & Resorts Canada, and Hyatt
- Access to Hyatt colleague travel benefits
- A workplace culture rooted in respect, craftsmanship, and pride of place in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake
