Financial Controller
The Clayfield
Niagara On The Lake, ON, Canada
The Clayfield
18 Clayfield Commons
Niagara On The Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Canada
Website theclayfieldhotel.com
Managed by Urgo Hotels & Resorts Canada by HHM Hotels
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
The Clayfield
Hotel with 102 Rooms
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.