Financial Controller

Murphy Hospitality Group; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching plan

Health, Vision and Dental benefits

Growth and professional development

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee Family Assistance Program

Discounts to local shops and eateries

Job summary

Murphy Hospitality Group (MHG) is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will ensure accurate and timely financial information across our hospitality operations, including restaurants, hotels, beverage ventures and live entertainment.

You will lead a finance team, establish robust controls, manage budgets, coordinate audits, and provide strategic insight to enable our teams to thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA designation is preferred and considered a strong asset.
• Experience in hospitality industry is an asset and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing financial policies and procedures.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements for required divisions.
• Prepare year-end files and provide information to external auditors.
• Prepare budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data and making recommendations.
• Provide financial status and analysis by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Manage finance team, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff.
• Coordinate tax filings and ensure adherence to local and federal regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Budgeting

Team leadership

Oracle NetSuite

POS systems

PMS systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

POS systems

PMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Murphy Hospitality Group (MHG), we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality service and products. It takes the best people to reach this higher standard of excellence. We believe in extensive training and providing our people with an excellent benefits program, competitive wages, professional development and advancement opportunities. At MHG, it’s all about the people!

Financial Controller

MHG has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic financial leader to join our Finance Team as Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a key member of the Head Office team and plays a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information across the organization. As one of Atlantic Canada’s premier hospitality companies — with restaurants, hotels, beverage operations, and live entertainment — MHG is dedicated to creating memorable experiences. The Financial Controller supports this mission by providing the financial leadership, discipline, and insight that enable our teams to thrive.

As Financial Controller, You Will

• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing financial policies and procedures
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements for required divisions
• Prepare year-end files and provide information to external auditors
• Prepare budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data and make recommendations and plans
• Provide financial status and analysis by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
• Manage finance team, specifically Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members
• Coordinates tax filings and ensure adherence to local and federal regulations

Who You Are

• Exceptional business and financial acumen
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance different priorities and tasks
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Above average interpersonal and collaboration ability

What You Bring

• Must possess at least 5 year’s accounting & financial experience
• Previous experience in the Hospitality Industry considered an asset (Restaurants, Hotels and Events)
• A bachelor’s degree and CPA designation preferred
• Demonstrated working experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with financial systems including Oracle NetSuite, and various Point of Sale (POS) and Property Management Systems (PMS) considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• MHG Registered Retirement Savings Matching Plan
• Health, Vision and Dental benefits
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• MHG wellness and fitness programs
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Discounts to local shops and restaurants