Financial Controller –
The Clayfield, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake,
ON
Opening: Summer
2026
The Clayfield
is a new 102-room luxury boutique hotel opening in Niagara-on-the-Lake and part
of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Operated by Urgo Hotels & Resorts
Canada, The Clayfield will deliver a highly personalized, refined guest
experience grounded in calm luxury, craftsmanship, and a strong sense
of place.
The Financial
Controller is responsible for the overall financial management and accounting
operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy, discipline, and transparency across
all financial activities. Reporting to the General Manager, this role oversees
day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management,
and internal controls, while supporting operational decision-making and overall
hotel performance.
This
position will appeal to a detail-oriented finance leader who values ownership,
structure, and the opportunity to build strong financial systems in
a pre-opening environment.
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">What You’ll
Do
- Support
all pre-opening financial setup, including systems, chart of accounts, banking
structure, and financial workflows -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Oversee all hotel accounting functions
including accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, general ledger,
and financial reporting -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">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 -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Act as a key business partner to
the General Manager and department leaders, providing financial insight
to support operational decision-making -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">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
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">What You’ll
Bring
- 5+
years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a hotel
or hospitality environment -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">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 -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Strong leadership and communication
skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">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 -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Professional judgment, integrity,
and discretion in handling financial matters, with a commitment to maintaining
strong controls and financial standards -
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Hands-on approach with the ability
to balance strategic thinking and day-to-day execution
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Why Join
Us
href="http://www.theclayfieldhotel.com/">Now accepting applications
from candidates currently residing in Canada with full working rights. We
are only able to respond to candidates selected
for interview.
This position is at a location
where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at
this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all
employment benefits and obligations at this location.
