Corporate Controller

Meridia Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Premiere Suites in Halifax, NS is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, planning, forecasting and performance analysis. You will provide insights to support decision-making and strengthen controls across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation, has 7+ years in controllership and FP&A, and is proficient in Excel and Power BI, QuickBooks Online, and CRM data. This is a hands-on role reporting to the VP of Finance.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, and FP&A experience.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar tools preferred.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online and experience with CRM and operational data.
• Excellent communication and business partnership skills with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and variance analysis.
• Own budgeting and rolling forecasts, with financial models and scenario analysis.
• Partner with department leaders to align financial plans with business priorities.
• Analyze profitability by suites, customers, regions, and initiatives; develop KPIs and dashboards.
• Manage liquidity, working capital, and cash flow forecasting; maintain controls.
• Support external auditors and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Integrate financial data from QuickBooks, CRM, and other systems to strengthen reporting.
• Drive data-driven insights and inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Marketing and other functions to promote accountability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Business partnering

Data-driven decisions

Process improvement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Power BI

QuickBooks Online

CRM data

Excel

Job description

Corporate Controller

Halifax, NS

Reference # HL-PMS-10213

Since 1999, Premiere Suites has been one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted providers of high-quality temporary residences for professionals and families. Offering furnished apartments, condominiums, and townhomes for extended stays of 30 days or more, Premiere Suites serves guests across Canada with a focus on quality, consistency, and exceptional service.

We are excited to partner with Premiere Suites in the recruitment of a Corporate Controller to join their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Technology, the Corporate Controller will play a key leadership role in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This position will provide meaningful financial and operational insights to support decision-making while strengthening financial discipline, controls, processes, and reporting across the organization.

Financial Reporting & Planning

• Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and detailed variance analysis
• Own the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, including financial models, assumptions, and scenario analysis
• Partner with department leaders to align financial plans with business priorities and recommend actions based on performance against plan

Financial Analysis & Business Insights

• Analyze profitability across suites, customers, regions, and strategic initiatives
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and cost trends
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and clearly communicate the story behind the numbers to leadership
• Incorporate relevant external data to support benchmarking, competitive analysis, and informed decision-making
• Support strategic initiatives, investment analysis, and growth planning across the organization

Cash Flow & Financial Controls

• Manage daily liquidity, working capital, and short- and long-term cash flow forecasting
• Support banking relationships and organizational financing requirements
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure financial processes and procedures are appropriately documented
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors

Data Systems & Process Improvement

• Integrate financial and operational data from QuickBooks, CRM, and other business systems to strengthen reporting and analysis
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across financial and operational data sources
• Leverage advanced Excel, Power BI, and other technology to automate and enhance reporting
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, standardize reporting, and improve scalability
• Support data centralization and systems initiatives that enhance financial visibility across the business

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a trusted financial partner to Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other functional leaders
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, banks, auditors, and external partners
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation is required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, and financial planning and analysis experience
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is preferred
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online and experience working with CRM and operational data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights
• Excellent communication and business partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a growing environment

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established organization and play a key role in strengthening its finance function during a period of continued growth. The Corporate Controller will have broad exposure across the business, with the opportunity to influence financial strategy, enhance reporting and analytics, and support key operational and strategic decisions.