Director of Finance

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Guadalupe; Presencial; MXN 1.220.149 - 1.568.763; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Controller for its Bunkhouse Valle de Guadalupe resort in Mexico. In this key role, you will oversee financial functions, ensuring compliance with local regulations while maximizing revenue opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospitality finance, strong leadership abilities, and fluency in both English and Spanish. You'll contribute to the resort's success through strategic financial management, budgeting, and relationship building.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years combined experience in hospitality, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in managing hotel budgets and renovations.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee financial functions and produce accurate reports.
• Manage general ledger reconciliation and sales tax filings.
• Collaborate with the property management team to maximize revenues.

Conocimientos

Experience working as a Controller

Food & Beverage Finance expertise

Proficiency in IFRS and GAAP

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Excellent interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Suite

Hotel accounting software

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Bunkhouse Valle de Guadalupe is a luxury lifestyle resort located in the heart of Mexico wine country. The resort spans over 1 km, featuring well-appointed guestrooms and suites, a restaurant with roof terrace, a pool, and more than 50,000 sqm of vineyards with a proprietary wine brand.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial functions in the hotel, working closely with the General Manager, Ownership, and Corporate office to ensure accurate reports are submitted on time.
• Manage general ledger reconciliation, monthly and quarterly sales tax filings, timely monthly financials, balance sheet analysis, year‑end closings, and budgets.
• Create and instill policy, procedure, and internal financial controls and compliance.
• Lead the Finance Department and collaborate with the property management team to identify and capitalize on opportunities to maximize revenues, reduce expenses, and achieve business goals.
• Ensure internal controls are compliant with all local and international financial regulations, safeguarding company assets and investments.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Controller in Mexico, with knowledge of operating an internationally branded hotel related to hotel operations, finances, legal compliance, and GDPR applicability to guest and personnel matters.
• Previous opening hotel experience in a senior Finance manager role preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive combined experience in the hotel or hospitality organization, including at least 3 years in a leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, or applicable role).
• Experience in Food & Beverage Finance; prior finance leadership experience in hotels with multiple Food & Beverage outlets required.
• Proficiency in IFRS, GAAP, and USALI accounting standards.
• Experience managing hotel pre‑opening budgets and renovation budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing accounting procedures.
• Must speak English and Spanish; additional language proficiency is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in the Valle de Guadalupe region or familiarity with the region is a plus.
• Prior “Lifestyle” hotel experience preferred.
• Business acumen and forward‑thinking approach to analyzing business levels, proposing cost‑cutting initiatives and scheduling efficiencies, short‑ and long‑term goal planning, budgeting, forecasting, profit/loss analysis, and capital projects.
• Efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with Ownership, Corporate, hotel management, employees, clients, vendors, and the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively and calmly handle challenges in the workplace, proposing corrective solutions when identifying challenges.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financials and other presentations confidently in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and be present as required by business demand levels.
• Proficient in computer systems including Microsoft Suite and hospitality systems such as hotel accounting software, payroll systems, purchasing/inventory platforms, PMS, and POS.
• Legal authorization to work in Mexico.
• Knowledgeable with all Mexico applicable regulations and legislation regarding employment legislation and financial reporting.