Director of Finance/Controller Job at Accor (Mexico City)

Job Description

As Controller, you’ll partner closely with the General Manager, Ownership and Leadership team to deliver exceptional financial performance, ensure compliance, and support sustainable growth. This role is perfect for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and brings a strategic yet hands-on approach.

Job Responsibility

Lead the finance function across all hotel operations (rooms, food & beverage, events, and more)
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support commercial decision-making
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and monthly reporting
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal controls, and company policies
Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Partner with department heads to maximize revenue, manage costs, and drive profitability
Fully responsible for all activities of entire accounting staff who are responsible for Payroll, GL, AP, AR
Responsible for all tax filings with regulatory agencies
Ensures adequate coverage for the Financial Accounting teams
oversees the supervision of staff, including work allocation, scheduling, training and problem resolution
On a monthly basis, reviews all expenditures, financial reports and other information provided to department heads to ensure accuracy including balance sheet and profit and loss reconciliations by account
On a monthly basis, participates in the month end process of reviewing preliminary financial statements with department heads and resolves any unknown or unexplained items, acting as a liaison between accounting and departments heads
Ensures company expenditure disbursements comply with company policies and have been authorized and classified correctly
Liaisons with IT to resolve any system problems related to financial systems
Coordinates activities with external and internal auditors
Conducts internal audits of data to ensure accuracy and integrity
Establishes, or recommends to management, major financial objectives and policies for the hotel. Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of activities and of significant events and problems by attending meetings, submitting reports, and meeting individually as necessary
Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager
We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service

Requirements

BA or BS degree with emphasis in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics is preferred
Minimum (5) years of experience in a senior finance role within hospitality, hotels, or a related industry
A strong understanding of hotel operations, revenue management, and F&B cost controls
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to get hands-on when required
Passionate about hospitality, with a drive to contribute to Hyde’s culture and success
Experience in Hospitality, Restaurants Accounting preferred
Proficient understanding of Computer systems such as: Opera, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak and understand Spanish and English
Knowledge of local and tax law

What we offer

The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand
The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding
Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity
A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development
Discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands

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