Financial Controller
The Clayfield
18 Clayfield Commons
Niagara On The Lake,
ON
L0S 1J0
Canada
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
Acerca de The Clayfield
LUXURIOUS HAVEN AMID NIAGARA’S WONDERS
Opening Summer 2026, The Clayfield —part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection—brings a fresh and creative spirit to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Inspired by the land’s natural beauty, The Clayfield is a place where craftsmanship meets connection, and every detail reflects the textures and rhythms of the region’s vineyards, clay soil, and open skies.
With 102 elegantly designed rooms, a tranquil spa, and dining rooted in local flavour, The Clayfield invites guests to slow down, savour the seasons, and experience the art of living well.
Join our opening team and help bring this vision to life—a place where authenticity, warmth, and purpose come together to create something truly extraordinary.
Acerca de Urgo Hotels & Resorts Canada by HHM Hotels
About us
Urgo Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning company recognized among the top 100 hotel companies by Hotel Business Magazine. Since 1968, Urgo Hotels & Resorts and its predecessor companies-Urgo Butts and Donald J. Urgo, Esquire- has established itself as a leader in the hospitality industry specializing in development, ownership, management and providing expert asset management services across a wide variety of hotel brands and geographic regions. Urgo Hotels & Resorts and its affiliates presently have ownership interest in and/or operate hotels within the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Family owned and operated Urgo Hotels & Resorts strives to continue with its success while never straying from its core values of honesty, integrity, strong business acumen and diligence. We look forward to the opportunity to serve our guests and provide continued value to our partners and affiliates.