Controller

Company Description

Hyde is embracing an evolved brand identity that is all about a festival vibe with music at its core. Hyde perfectly balances an elevated bohemian-chic aesthetic with a youthful, laidback ambience. The spaces are defined by vibrant colors and are designed to encourage serendipitous connections and new discoveries around every corner.  Hyde is all about the freedom and personal discovery that comes with great music, time with friends and connecting with something bigger.

Hyde is part of Ennismore, a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, founded in 2021.

And now, Hyde is making its big debut in Mexico bringing the music and festival spirit to 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.

Duties & Functions:

• 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

Qualifications

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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.

Additional Information

What's in it for you... 

• 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.