Corporate accountant

Operating in the hospitality and restaurant industry for nearly 50 years, Gray Collection is an award-winning group of authentically local hotels and restaurants that offer travelers from around the world the experience of friendly luxury. Among our establishments are Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Vieux-Port Steakhouse, Pincette, Bevo Bar+Pizzeria, Restaurant Gaspar, Terrasse le Perché, Terrasse William Gray, and Terrasse sur l’Auberge.

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of operating entities within the group. This includes daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This includes the preparation of period-end financial reporting packages. The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain financial integrity across properties.

RESPONSABILITIES: 

• Perform month-end closing activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Review accounting accruals and other financial estimates to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results.
• Analyze monthly financial results, investigate significant variances against budget and prior year, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support operational teams in their day-to-day activities by ensuring transactions are properly recorded, expenses are accurately coded, and financial-related operational procedures are followed.
• Provide managers with detailed financial analyses to enhance their understanding of business performance, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile intercompany transactions, and resolve discrepancies between entities.
• Prepare sales tax returns, complete required government remittances, and monitor applicable tax instalment payments.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management analyses.
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts for assigned properties and monitor variances.
• Participate in internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditors’ requests.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and the reliability of financial information.

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for assigned properties.
• Support internal audits and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Liaise with property-level teams to resolve accounting issues promptly.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation (or in progress) preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, ideally in hospitality or multi-entity environments.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or ASPE.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data lookup functions, and financial analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS:

• Group insurance plan with telemedecine
• Group RRSP and DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)
• 50% employee discount at all of our establishments for the employee and up to 3 guests
• Discounts with our business partners (transportation, wellness, leisure)
• Company culture that values employees
• Employee recognition events
• Growing company with opportunities for career development and personal growth
  
  

We thank you for your interest. Only individuals selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

*In this document, we have made an effort to use neutral language suitable for all individuals, regardless of gender. However, certain terms, job titles, and sentence structures may require us to use the masculine form as a neutral gender. We wish to inform you of this. As we prioritize an inclusive work environment, we welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, to apply.

*Knowledge of English (spoken) is required for this position due to the frequent and necessary interactions with an English-speaking and international clientele in a tourism environment and in close collaboration with several partner hotels. The incumbent must independently welcome, inform, and assist guests. Communication in English is essential to the performance of the duties, the quality of service provided, and, where applicable, safety requirements, and cannot reasonably be delegated to another employee.