Finance Director
Archive Hospitality Group Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time
A collection of heritage-driven, neighbourhood-centric hotels.
Archive Hospitality Group is a collection of boutique hotels and culinary destinations that celebrate creativity, community, and culture. With properties including The Broadview Hotel, Gladstone House, and The Postmark Hotel, we bring meaningful guest experiences to life through design, storytelling, and exceptional hospitality.
POSITION: Director of Finance
Role Overview
The Director of Finance is a critical leadership position within Archive, overseeing all aspects of financial management and reporting. This role is a strategic partner to the General Managers and Directors, and acts as a liaison with the ownership group on financial reporting and business management. This leader is a key collaborator in driving profitability and organizational efficiency, while safeguarding assets, and ensuring the financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with experience in an entrepreneurial, growth-stage hospitality organization.
JOB OVERVIEW: Provide strategic and functional leadership of Archive’s finance and accounting operations. Collaborate with leadership team to achieve the business’ strategic priorities and business performance metrics.
REPORTS TO: Ownership Representative dotted line to Chief Operating Officer
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Accounting Operations: Oversee all accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, government remittances and cash management.
- Financial Reporting: Guide the team in delivering accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and USALI standards.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
- Coaching and Leadership: Manage, mentor and train accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous development.
- Process Improvement: Evaluate accounting procedures and systems and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and consistency.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data and performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to support the operational business plan.
- Ownership Reporting: Liaise directly with Ownership and prepare financial reports, presentations and supporting materials related to Archive’s results, key projects, capital expenditures, budgets and forecasts.
- Ad Hoc Reporting and Support: Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses and presentations and support other projects or miscellaneous requests from Ownership as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 7-10 years of experience in full-cycle accounting in a hospitality environment, 2-3 in a leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting required, CPA preferred.
- Deep knowledge of GAAP and USALI.
- Proficiency with various accounting software, including NetSuite, a strong asset
- Familiarity with related systems such as ADP, Maestro, POS system, Silverware, a strong asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a willingness to get involved in operational finance needs
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build a productive and engaged team culture
Job Requirements:
- This is a primarily office-based role, with some WFH flexibility
- Candidates must have the ability to travel to each GTA property at least once per month to meet with General Managers and discuss operational priorities
- As a leadership position, this role will require some out of hours work on evenings or weekends, to represent the organization at industry or internal events.
Why Join Archive?
At Archive, Finance isn’t just about numbers - it’s about driving growth and enabling exceptional experiences. This is an opportunity to apply your financial expertise to one of Toronto’s most exciting hospitality groups, working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our properties thrive, supporting smart decision-making, and shaping the future of how we grow and invest in our communities.
