Hospitality Financial Controller – Exec Team Leader

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West is hiring a Financial Controller to lead the hotel’s accounting function and drive financial accuracy. You will direct the preparation of monthly and annual reports, forecast revenues and expenses, and ensure strong internal controls while safeguarding owner assets.

The role requires supervisory accounting experience, familiarity with PMS/POS systems, and the ability to coordinate audits and regulatory reporting with the General Manager and asset manager.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 2 years in accounting with supervisory experience.
• Hotel accounting background preferred with knowledge of PMS and POS systems and reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage the provision of accurate, timely and objective financial data for informed management decisions.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports; summarize and forecast revenues, expenses and earnings based on operations.
• Apply statistical techniques (frequency distribution, ANOVA, correlation) where appropriate.
• Negotiate and monitor contracts with hotel vendors.
• Maintain proficiency in Word, Excel, ADP, MAS-500 and other systems; perform budget analyses.
• Ensure collection and payment of taxes (local, state, federal).
• Advise management on operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
• Arrange audits of hotel accounts by local regulators and compliance audits.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with General Manager, Asset Manager, and owner accounting representative across operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Vendor management

Education

4-year degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

ADP

MAS-500

Job description

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West is hiring a Financial Controller to lead the hotel’s accounting function and drive financial accuracy. You will direct the preparation of monthly and annual reports, forecast revenues and expenses, and ensure strong internal controls while safeguarding owner assets.

The role requires supervisory accounting experience, familiarity with PMS/POS systems, and the ability to coordinate audits and regulatory reporting with the General Manager and asset manager.