Accounting Manager

Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA); Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Associate hotel and dining discounts

Ontario attractions reciprocal program

Parking benefits

Transit accessibility

Job summary

Canadian Niagara Hotels Group of Companies is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting and reporting for multiple business units. You will partner with operations to enhance profitability, drive analytics, and support finance transformation initiatives. A strong CPA background and hospitality experience are highly valued.

The role offers strategic visibility and opportunities for career growth within a growing organization, with a comprehensive benefits package and modern systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting/Finance.
• CPA designation completed or in progress.
• 4–7 years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is an asset.
• Hospitality, retail, attractions, multi-unit, or service industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting for multiple units.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support operational decisions.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve margins and costs.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Support system enhancements, dashboards, and automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Financial acumen

Business partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (completed or in progress)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

COMPANYDESCRIPTION:

TheCanadianNiagaraHotelsGroupofCompaniesisoneofCanada’slargest,mostsuccessful,anddiversifiedentertainmentandhospitalityorganizations.Withover3,500talentedprofessionalsacrossourbusinessunits,weofferadistinctivecollectionofworld-renownedhotels,restaurantbrands,cafesandretail,situatedjuststepsfromtheiconicNiagaraFalls.

OurportfolioincludesinternationallyrecognizedhotelbrandssuchasMarriott,Sheraton,andTheBrock–TapestrybyHilton,alongwithpremierdiningdestinationsincludingMassimo’sItalian,FallsviewRestaurant,PrimeSteakhouse,Morton’sGrille,MilestonesGrill+Bar,HardRockCafé,RainforestCafé,aswellaspopularretailandcaféexperiencesincludingStarbucksandHershey–tonameafew.Pairedwithawideselectionofmodernamenitiesthatinclude:alargeselectionofuniqueeventandmeetingspaces,fullservicespas,fitnesscentres,rooftoppool/indoorpools,indoorwaterpark,andsuperentertainingarcademakesourpropertylocationsunparalleled.

WhyThisRoleExists

TheAccountingManagerplaysakeyroleinsupportingthefinancialsuccessofthecompany’sportfoliothroughaccountingleadership,businessanalysis,processimprovement,andpartnershipwithoperationalleaders.

Thisisanoutstandingopportunityforahigh-performingfinanceprofessionalseekingmeaningfulresponsibility,broadbusinessexposure,andlong-termadvancementpotentialwithinagrowingorganization.

TheOpportunity

Thisrolewilloverseecoreaccountingandreportingresponsibilitiesacrossmultiplebusinessunitswhilesupportingoperationaldecision-makingthroughtimelyanalysisandinsights.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillalsocontributetostrategicfinanceinitiativesinvolvingsystemsenhancements,reportingautomation,dashboards,analytics,andcontinuousimprovementprojectsincollaborationwithseniorfinanceleadership.Thisroleoffersstrongvisibility,meaningfulownership,andexcellentcareerprogressionopportunities.

KeyResponsibilities

FinancialReporting&CloseLeadership

• Leadaccurateandtimelymonth-endcloseactivitiesforassignedbusinessunits
• Preparemonthlyfinancialstatements,reconciliations,accruals,andvarianceanalysis
• Deliverreportingpackages,commentary,andKPIsummariesforleadershipreview
• Continuouslyimprovereportingquality,speed,andconsistency

OperationalFinancePartnership

• Partnerwithoperationsleaderstoprovidefinancialinsightsthatimproverevenue,margins,labourefficiency,andcostcontrol
• Participateinmonthlybusinessreviewmeetingsandfollow-upactionplanning
• Supportpricinganalysis,trendreporting,inventoryperformance,andbusinessperformancereviews
• Helpidentifyrisks,opportunities,andoperationalimprovementinitiatives

Budgeting,Forecasting&Planning

• Supportannualbudgetingandrollingforecastprocessesacrossassignedbusinessunits
• Assistinscenarioanalysis,businessplanning,andfinancialmodelling
• Monitorresultsagainstplanandprovideinsightintokeyvariances

Systems,Analytics&ProcessImprovement

• SupportenhancementstoERPsystems,reportingtools,dashboards,andfinancialworkflows
• Assistinautomationinitiativesthatreducemanualprocessesandimproveefficiency
• Participateinfinancetransformationprojectsinvolvingdatavisibilityandreportingmodernization
• Supporttesting,implementation,andoptimizationofnewfinancesystemsortools

Controls,Compliance&Governance

• Maintainstronginternalcontrolsovercash,inventory,purchasing,andreporting
• Supportyear-endaudits,taxsupportschedules,andcompliancerequirements
• Helpsafeguardcompanyassetsthroughsoundfinancialdiscipline

Leadership&TeamDevelopment

• Provideguidanceandmentorshiptojuniorfinanceteammembers
• Supportacultureofaccountability,urgency,andcontinuousimprovement
• Assistindevelopingbenchstrengthwithinthefinancefunction

WhatYouBring

Experience&Education

• UniversitydegreeinAccounting,Finance,orrelateddiscipline
• CPAdesignationcompletedorinprogress
• 4–7yearsprogressiveaccountingorfinanceexperience
• Supervisoryorteamleadershipexperienceconsideredanasset
• Experienceinhospitality,retail,attractions,multi-unit,orserviceenvironmentspreferred

TechnicalStrengths

• Strongaccounting,analytical,andproblem-solvingcapabilities
• AdvancedExcelskillsrequired,includingmodels,pivots,lookups,andlargedatasets
• ExperiencewithERP/accountingsystems(HIAexperienceconsideredanasset)
• ExposuretoPowerBI,dashboards,reportingtools,orautomationplatformsstronglypreferred
• Strongsystemsaptitudewithinterestinprocessimprovementandtechnology-enabledfinancesolutions
• Experienceparticipatinginfinancetransformationorreportingmodernizationinitiativesconsideredanasset

PersonalAttributes

• Commerciallymindedandresults-oriented
• StrongcommunicatorcomfortableworkingwithbothFinanceandOperationsteams
• Highlyorganizedwithabilitytomanagecompetingpriorities
• Proactive,accountable,andsolutions-focused
• Ambitiousprofessionalseekingcontinuedgrowthandincreasingresponsibility

WhyJoinCNH

• JoinoneofNiagara’smostrespectedhospitalityandentertainmentorganizations
• Gainexposuretoabroadanddiverseportfolioofbusinesses
• Workcloselywithexperiencedseniorfinanceleadership
• Participateinmodernizationandstrategicfinanceinitiatives
• Strongadvancementpotentialwithinagrowingorganization
• Competitivecompensationandbenefitspackage

BenefitsWeOfferOurAssociates:

• ComprehensiveHealth&MedicalCoverage:Includes:PrescriptionDrugs,DentalCoverage,LifeandAD&D,ParamedicalandExtendedHealthCare,OutofCountryEmergencyTravelInsuranceANDAssistance,amongotherbenefits.
• CareerGrowth&Development:Opportunitiesforprofessionalgrowthanddevelopmentthroughcrosstraininginvariousrolesacrossmultiplebusinessproperties.
• AssociateHotelandDiningDiscounts:EnjoyFriends&Familyhotelroomsanddiningdiscountsatworldrenownedhotels,availableonlyatpropertiesoperatingunderabrandname.
• OntarioAttractionsReciprocalProgram:EnjoyaccesstoexclusivefreeordiscountedadmissionstoothermemberlocationsacrossOntario.
• ConvenientParking:Complimentaryorreduced-rateparking,basedonthespecificlocation.
• EasilyAccessibleByPublicTransit:SeveralNiagaraRegionTransitstopswithinashortwalkingdistance.

Thisis“WhereGreatCareersHappen”–JoinaTeamThatEmpowersYouToMakeADifference,DeliverResults,AndGrowYourCareer.TaketheNextStepInBuildingYourCareerWithUs!

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