Finance Controller

Hyatt Place Al Ula; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel brand in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to manage financial operations for the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla. The successful candidate will oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance while providing strategic financial guidance. Ideal applicants have a degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience in the hospitality sector. This role offers excellent benefits, including career growth opportunities and attractive employee discounts.

Benefits

Long term career growth opportunities

Motivated and connected team

12 complimentary nights in Hyatt properties

Colleague rates and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience in the hospitality industry.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and forecasts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Provide financial insights to optimize operational performance.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

Microsoft Excel

Hotel PMS (Opera)

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller to lead the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla.

Hyatt Place AlUla represents a significant milestone in Hyatt’s expansion across the region and will feature 214 guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, meeting space, swimming pool and a fitness center appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Your Role

As the Finance Controller, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in reporting and decision-making. You will provide strategic financial guidance to the leadership team while upholding Hyatt’s values of accountability, respect, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel accounting and financial reporting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and forecasts in compliance with Hyatt standards.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Provide financial insights to the General Manager and department heads to optimize operational performance.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience in the hospitality industry.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with hotel PMS and ERP systems (e.g., Opera, BirchStreet, or Oracle) a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a collaborative mindset.

Care Connects us at Hyatt - we open doors, we welcome you and we care.

And we offer a great range of benefits, including:

• Long term career growth opportunities
• A motivated and connected team
• 12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts
• And a company that truly cares

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