Finance Controller

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller to lead the Hyatt Place Toronto Mississauga Centre & Luxe Convention Centre.

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognized as a Great Place to Work Company. Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity and equity. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities.

Your Role

As the Finance Controller , you will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in reporting and decision-making. You will provide strategic financial guidance to the General Manager while upholding Hyatt’s values of accountability, respect, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all property accounting and financial reporting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and forecasts in compliance with Hyatt standards.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, by line of business, to support business decisions.
• Ensure full compliance with provincial and federal taxation requirements , including preparation and submission of corporate, HST/sales, and Income tax returns, including preparation and submission of corporate, HST, and Income tax returns.
• Maintain robust internal financial controls across all hotel departments, ensuring compliance with policies and safeguarding of assets.
• Provide financial insights to the Ownership, General Manager and department heads to optimize operational performance.
• Analyzing and controlling the hotel's operating costs, identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency.
• Track debt servicing obligations , including loan repayments, interest schedules, and compliance with lender covenants.
• Manage the FF&E reserve in coordination with Ownership and property leadership to preserve capital and enhance returns without undue risk.
• Consolidate property-level financial results with corporate accounts to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with ownership objectives
• Supervise and develop accounting team members, as required, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies as needed.

· Analyzing contracts with suppliers, partners and other external companies on legal aspects and compliance rules

· Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by Ownership and/or General Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience in the hospitality industry.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with hotel PMS and ERP systems (e.g., Opera/Oracle) a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to outline financial strategy, provide strategic insights, and make data-driven recommendations
• Relational, resilient profile with strong adaptability
• Excellent leadership skills
• Good communication skills
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism
• Agility and adaptability in a new business environment
• May require extended hours during financial reporting periods or audits