Controller

Hyatt Place; Cancún; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Place Cancun Airport is seeking an experienced Controller with strong hospitality finance expertise to drive financial performance for the hotel. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while ensuring tight internal controls.

You will collaborate with General Management and department leaders to optimize costs, analyze results, and provide actionable insights supporting strategic decisions and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of finance experience within hotels of similar category and operational complexity.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Director of Finance, or similar financial leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and expense control.
• Ability to interpret financial information and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to collaborate effectively with operational departments.
• Results-driven and proactive mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with hospitality/financial systems.
• Professional working proficiency in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret financial statements, operating results, and key financial indicators.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze expenses, costs, and budget variances, recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis to support General Management decision-making.
• Monitor the financial performance of the hotel's different departments.
• Oversee accounting processes, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
• Participate in monthly and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and profitability improvement.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Partner closely with General Management and department leaders on the hotel’s financial planning and performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Expense control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Hospitality financial systems

Job description

Organization- Hyatt Place Cancun Airport

Hyatt Place Cancun Airport

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Controller with a strong hospitality finance background, excellent analytical skills, and a strategic mindset to support the hotel's financial performance and ensure effective management of its resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret financial statements, operating results, and key financial indicators.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze expenses, costs, and budget variances, recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis to support General Management decision-making.
• Monitor the financial performance of the hotel's different departments.
• Oversee accounting processes, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
• Participate in monthly and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and profitability improvement.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Partner closely with General Management and department leaders on the hotel’s financial planning and performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of finance experience within hotels of similar category and operational complexity.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Director of Finance, or similar financial leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and expense control.
• Ability to interpret financial information and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to collaborate effectively with operational departments.
• Results-driven and proactive mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with hospitality/financial systems.
• Professional working proficiency in English preferred.

We are looking for someone who goes beyond accounting: a finance professional who understands hotel operations, analyzes the numbers, identifies opportunities, and provides valuable financial insights to support better business decisions.