Financial Controller – The Clayfield, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
What You’ll Bring
- 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
Why Join Us
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.
