Assistant Controller

Global Hospitality, Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Canada is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their finance team. This role offers a defined path to Controller within two years, carrying significant responsibilities including financial reporting, compliance, and supporting management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting and minimum 3 years of hotel accounting experience. Enjoy a stable environment with clear career growth and impactful work.

Benefits

Defined Career Growth

Stability & Legacy

Impactful Work

Balance & Respect

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hotel accounting department.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for senior leadership.
• Monitor and analyze balance sheets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Crosscheck payroll prior to processing.
• Support senior management with forecasting business revenue.
• Assist the Controller in all financial matters of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with audits.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting

Job description

Overview

Assistant Controller – Hospitality Industry

Your Path to Controller in 2 Years

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your financial expertise will directly shape the future of a world-class hotel? We’re seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our finance team as we prepare for a smooth leadership transition. With our long-standing Controller set to retire in two years, this role offers a clear, defined path to the Controller position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who values stability, career progression, and meaningful impact in their work.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for senior leadership
• Monitor and analyze balance sheets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Crosscheck payroll prior to processing
• Support senior management with forecasting business revenue
• Assist the Controller in all financial matters of the organization
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with audits

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hotel accounting department
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Defined Career Growth – A direct path to Controller within two years
• Stability & Legacy – Join a respected organization with a long-standing, supportive leadership team
• Impactful Work – Your expertise will shape financial decisions and support business success
• Balance & Respect – A professional environment that values both dedication and personal time

If you’re a finance professional who’s built your career on reliability, insight, and leadership—and you’re ready for the next step—this is your opportunity.

Apply today and be part of the next chapter in our client hotel’s success.