Finance Controller

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80,000.00 Yearly Canadian Dollar (CAD) pay basis

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Hotel Financial Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre and Luxe Convention Centre.

The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager, Ownership, department heads, and external accounting partners to maintain financial integrity, improve operating performance, and support informed business decisions.

We are looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with practical hospitality knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes and develop effective financial systems.

As we transition to an owner-managed operating model, this is an opportunity to help establish and develop a strong, efficient, and well-controlled property finance department.

• Lead property-level finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions.
• Oversee monthly and year-end closing, general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate and review work performed by external bookkeeping, accounting, and tax service providers, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and timely completion.
• Maintain financial reporting by department and business segment, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Restaurant, Banquets, and Convention Centre operations.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, and Canadian tax and regulatory obligations.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, approval procedures, segregation of duties, and audit trails.
• Oversee revenue reconciliation across the PMS, POS, banquet operations, merchant processors, and bank accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable, event deposits, vendor payables, cash management, payroll reconciliations, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain documented accounting procedures, clear responsibilities, and backup arrangements to ensure continuity of operations.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, banks, and other professional advisers.

• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and monthly financial performance.
• Work closely with the General Manager and department heads to understand operating results, control costs, and improve profitability.
• Provide actionable financial analysis and recommendations to Ownership and management.
• Monitor departmental labour costs, F&B profitability, purchasing, and revenue performance.
• Support cash flow management, debt obligations, lender reporting, FF&E reserves, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Support the transition of finance and accounting responsibilities from the existing management structure to the new owner-managed operation.
• Coordinate the implementation and ongoing operation of the property accounting platform and its integrations with hotel systems.
• Develop standardized accounting procedures, reconciliations, reporting templates, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, technology, and better financial processes.
• Train and support designated hotel team members on relevant financial procedures and responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, with demonstrated…