Your new company
Our client is a well-established organization operating in the hospitality and real estate sectors. As part of the continued evolution of its operations, the organization is looking to add a Financial Controller who will play a key role in the financial management and optimization of one of its properties.
This is a broad, hands-on position that combines accounting and financial analysis with significant exposure to hotel operations and senior management.
Your new role
Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the finance leadership team, you will act as a true financial business partner to the operations. You will oversee the full accounting cycle while providing the analysis, forecasting and recommendations needed to improve the property's financial performance.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the full accounting cycle and month-end processes;
- Preparing, analyzing and presenting monthly financial results;
- Leading budgeting and forecasting activities;
- Preparing cash flow analyses and monitoring the property's liquidity requirements;
- Analyzing profitability and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance;
- Monitoring key operating costs, including labour and food and beverage costs;
- Developing and improving internal controls and financial processes;
- Working closely with operational teams, including front desk, sales, and food and beverage;
- Participating in special projects focused on financial and operational optimization;
- Presenting financial results, budgets and forecasts to key stakeholders;
- Supervising a resource responsible for certain accounting and data-entry responsibilities.
What you'll need to succeed
- University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field;
- Relevant experience in accounting, financial control and analysis;
- Previous experience in hospitality and/or real estate is required;
- Bilingual in French and English;
- Strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills;
- Ability to understand business operations and translate financial information into practical recommendations;
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams and senior management;
- Autonomous, analytical, proactive and comfortable working in a hands-on environment;
- CPA designation is considered a strong asset;
- Experience with Sage and/or hotel property management systems is considered an asset.
What you'll get in return
- Base salary of $90,000 to $100,000;
- Discretionary bonus;
- Essentially, a remote position, with onsite presence required at least once per week;
- Group insurance;
- Potential preferred hotel rates and food and beverage discounts;
- High level of autonomy;
- Opportunity to have a direct impact on the property's financial and operational performance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
