Accountant

Plexus; Solidaridad; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to oversee all hotel financial management during the interim assignment. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while partnering with the leadership team to drive sound financial decisions.

The role requires a detail-oriented finance leader capable of integrating quickly into a select-service hotel environment and ensuring continuity of financial operations through the

Formación

• 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of hotel financial operations, including revenue flows and departmental expenses.
• Experience with Opera, POS systems, and accounting platforms.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and ownership for financial results.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the hotel's accounting and financial operations, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, GL, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, and annual budgets with accurate P&L reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with hotel operations and ownership expectations.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making and hotel performance with department leaders.
• Establish and maintain 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, revenue reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with brand-related financial obligations, reporting requirements, fees, and standards.
• Support financial systems, chart of accounts, banking structure, and financial workflows.

Conocimientos

Hotel accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Cash management

Internal controls

Leadership

Problem solving

Herramientas

Opera

POS systems

Accounting platforms

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Interim Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the hotel's overall financial management and accounting operations throughout the interim assignment.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role oversees day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls, while serving as a key business partner to the leadership team and supporting sound operational and financial decision-making.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance leader who values ownership, structure, and operational excellence, with the ability to quickly integrate into a select-service hotel environment and ensure continuity of financial operations.

Qualifications

What You'll Do

• Oversee the hotel's accounting and financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, and annual budgets, ensuring accurate and transparent P&L reporting.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with hotel operations and ownership expectations.
• Partner with the General Manager and department leaders, providing financial insights to support operational decision-making and hotel performance.
• Establish and maintain effective 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, credit processes, revenue reporting, night audit oversight, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with brand-related financial obligations, reporting requirements, fees, and standards.
• Support financial systems, chart of accounts, banking structure, and financial workflows as needed to ensure efficient and accurate operations.

What You'll Bring

• 3 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 financial 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 and accountability for financial results.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for operational teams.
• Sound professional judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling financial matters.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a new environment and provide stability and continuity during the interim assignment.

Assignment Details

• Assignment Type: Fixed-Term / Temporary Assignment
• Location: Cancun / Riviera Maya, Mexico
• Work Authorization: Candidates must currently reside in the area and have full working rights in Mexico.
• We are only able to respond to candidates selected for an interview.

Primary Location

MX-ROO-Playa del Carmen

Organization

Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen

Job Level

Full-time

Job

Finance

Req ID

PLA

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