Director of Finance

Hotel Arts Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel company located in Calgary is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial management across its operations. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and a degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5 years of experience in hospitality finance. This role emphasizes leadership and effective communication to foster a collaborative financial management environment. Join a vibrant team dedicated to exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Accounting designation with relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in hospitality finance leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for hotels and restaurants.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and statutory requirements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial reporting

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accpac

Opera PMS

Symphony POS

Silverware POS

Job description

Hotel Arts Group boasts a stylish boutique hotel experience right in the heart of downtown Calgary. We pride ourselves on creating a first class customer experience through our talented team of artisans to make every stay memorable. We pride ourselves on our vision of “A Welcoming Place of Valued Relationships”.

We are currently searching for a Director of Finance to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will be responsible for the overall financial management of Hotel Arts Group, including its hotels, restaurants, and catering operations. This position provides strategic financial leadership, ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information, and supports sound business decisions that align with the company’s objectives. The Director oversees all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, internal controls, and best practices in hospitality financial management.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Accounting designation (CPA preferred) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent education and work experience.
• Previous experience as a hotel Director of Finance or Controller strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality finance, with demonstrated success in managing teams and overseeing complex projects.
• The ability to provide mentorship and coaching to foster a high potential team.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, capital project management, and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with financial systems and hotel applications (e.g., Accpac, Opera PMS, POS systems such as Symphony and Silverware).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills with proven ability to coach, mentor, and foster collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to adapt to evolving digital workflows and operational needs.
• A keen ability to adapt to and manage change to ensure continued success of a dynamic, growing company.
• Be adept at being inventive and creating resourceful solutions, emphasizing profitability and controlling costs.
• Be a team player with high standards, excellent interpersonal skills and a professional approach.

Join us at Hotel Arts Group and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable experiences and fostering valued relationships!

Please check out our website at www.hotelarts.ca. Only candidates authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.