Assistant Controller - Hotel Featured Saskatoon, SK

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Dunes Resort is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee the financial operations across hotel, golf, spa, retail, and F&B. You will work with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities include leading monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow planning, and providing financial insights to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience within hospitality, hotel, resort, golf, or service industries is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial management/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
• Monitor departmental revenues, expenses, and profitability across hotel, golf, spa, retail, and F&B.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership review.

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller supportsthe financial operations of Dakota Dunes Resort by overseeing accountingfunctions, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis.Working closely with the Director of Finance and resort management team, thisrole provides accurate financial insights, supports strategic decision-making,and ensures effective financial practices across hotel, golf, spa, retail, andfood & beverage operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, review, and analysis ofmonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end closingprocesses to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, andprovide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning processes.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators acrosshotel, golf, spa, retail, and food & beverage operations.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations forleadership review.

Accounting Operations &Controls

• Oversee daily accounting operations, includingaccounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue accounting, andgeneral ledger activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of bankaccounts, balance sheet accounts, and financial records.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accountingprocedures, and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards,company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support external audit processes, tax filings, andother compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accountingprocesses, efficiencies, and reporting accuracy.

Resort Operations & BusinessSupport

• Partner with department leaders to improvefinancial performance and operational efficiencies.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis to supportdecision-making across resort departments.
• Monitor departmental revenues, expenses, andprofitability while identifying opportunities for cost management andrevenue improvement.
• Assist managers with budget development, financialreporting, and performance analysis.
• Develop a strong understanding of resort operationsto provide meaningful financial support and recommendations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting teammembers to achieve departmental goals and service excellence.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, andhigh-performing finance culture.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training,performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Encourage continuous improvement through processoptimization and best practices.
• Provide leadership coverage and support to theController and Finance department as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, BusinessAdministration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting andfinance experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experiencerequired.
• Experience within hospitality, hotel, resort, golf,gaming, or other service-based industries is considered a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting,forecasting, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel andexperience with financial management/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving,organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meetdeadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment toaccuracy and confidentiality.