Lead Finance Enthusiast / Controller

Easton’s Group of Hotels; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel management firm in Toronto is seeking a Lead Finance Enthusiast (Controller) to ensure the accurate financial reporting and assist in profit management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of experience in hotel accounting or audit, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment in a premier location.

Qualifications

• 3 years in hotel accounting or internal audit.
• 1 year in a supervisory role or equivalent.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and delegate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute financial information accurately.
• Compile monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Provide revenue and profit forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Delegation

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville – Canada’s first Canopy by Hilton! What an exciting time to weave a new fabric into the vibrant neighbourhood of downtown Toronto!

Canopy by Hilton resides within the Lifestyle realm of Hilton Hotels, embodying refined comfort and design, with a sharp connectivity to the neighborhood it calls Home. Five essential aspects Canopy embraces for total guest experience, include : Energizing Comfort, More Included Value, Surprising Extras, The Just Right Room, and Local Know-How.

Culture is key at Canopy, with team members known as “friendly enthusiasts”, who engage guests, always going above and beyond, to make stays memorable and thoughtful. Relationships with area partners showcase Canopy’s expertise in local know-how, crafting unique experiences tailored for every guest.

Attention to detail and an energetic environment ensures Canopy’s “Positively Yours” service culture is a kept Brand promise, delivering a consistent “positive stay”, where memories are made, and comfort is guaranteed.

Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville is a184-room hotel with onerestaurant, street level café, and over 3500 sq ft of meeting space, located in one of the most exclusive and sought-after areas of downtown Toronto, Canada.

Position Summary

What will I be doing?

The Lead Finance Enthusiast also known as the Controller , reporting to the General Manager.

Job Overview

To ensure accurate and timely preparation / distribution of financial information at the property and assist the General Manager by providing analysis / management information to assist in profit conversion while ensuring accurate and timely provision of information to corporate accounting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To compile or where appropriate consolidate monthly / quarterly forecasts to achieve accurate forecasting of revenue and expenses by each department.
• To provide timely summary revenue and profit forecasts.
• To achieve full and accurate preparation of the monthly / quarterly financial statement identifying and providing guidance on any variances from budget.
• To prepare a financial statement per accounting standards on a monthly / quarterly / semi-annual / annual basis.
• To prepare detailed monthly and year-end working paper files for audit or review purposes.
• To ensure full and proper use of the purchase order system by department managers.
• To ensure all capital / major repairs are processed / authorized correctly.
• To ensure efficient accounts payable / accounts receivable / income audit / cashiering and payroll functions completed on property within the guidelines of the company.
• To work with the General Manager and department managers to prepare the budget for presentation to operations working within the agreed time and format guidelines.
• To encourage team commitment to budget achievement providing proactive guidance and training as necessary to develop understanding and use of financial results / reports.
• To participate with the General Manager in the monthly / quarterly financial review process by providing additional details.
• To provide management information to the General Manager to assist in timely and proactive business decisions.
• To recognize the importance of the role in maintaining ethical accounting practices with any deviations at the property level is brought immediately to the attention of the Regional Controller, Hotels.
• To ensure adjustments to accounts are carried out / authorized as required
• To cooperate with internal and external auditors / consultants to achieve time and cost-efficient completion of visits.
• To ensure accurate filing of information (HST, MAT etc.)
• To maintain an orderly work environment and prompt access to information by authorized personnel.
• To provide training and / or assist in other properties as authorized by General Manager and Regional Controller, Hotels.
• Accurately accrue for items at month-end.
• Ensure verification and confirmation of daily cash and credit card deposits, with reconciliation of deposits against the front office system and bank records.
• Responsible for property cash floats and deposits to safes including the issuance of individual cash floats to required staff, spot-checking and regular counting of floats / safes in line with company policy.
• To prepare and check receipts of change orders to achieve the smooth running of departments.
• To maintain tracking for all paid out expenditures including refunds to guests, per Company policy.
• To maintain tracking / documentation records for various items including (but not limited to) calculation / payout of gratuities, credit card, cash deposits, US cash deposits and no shows.
• To alert the General Manager to cash shortages or deviation from Standards & Procedures laid down by the company.
• To assist in conducting accurate counting, recording, costing and extension of all food, liquor, and other inventory within the property as required by company policy with additional counts / proactive measures as necessary to address any shortfalls.
• To review and ensure full implementation of all accounting / cash / control related procedures as laid down in Company policy.

Your experience and skills include :

Education level -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent

Experience - 3 years in hotel accounting or internal audit with one year in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Personal characteristics -Ability to analyze; prioritize; delegate, demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment, demonstrates leadership through team building, skillful delegator, strong mediator, and supervisor of staff.

Physical abilities - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 60% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

Other -

Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit / loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.

Problem-solving, reasoning, motivation, organizational and training abilities are used often.

May be required to work nights, weekends, and / or holidays.

At Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville, we believe when you take a vacation, it makes a positive impact on performance, wellness, culture, productivity, and retention. In fact, research shows that team members who take vacations tend to perform better at work and that vacations contribute to overall family harmony.

About Hilton : Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values :

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes :

Quality Productivity Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability

About Easton’s : The Easton’s Group of Hotels has grown into a major force in the hospitality and service industry across Canada Its flagship hotels include industry – renowned brands such as Marriott / Starwood, Hilton and IHG. With a dynamic leadership team and an abiding passion for excellence, the company is aggressively expanding to new locations with diverse offerings for the demanding business and leisure traveler.

In the highly competitive hotel industry, Easton’s Group’s core advantages are prime locations, premium quality, and superb service. Every Easton’s Group hotel is located to cater to the needs of its clientele while being on the cutting edge of offering the best advantages to its guests. Whether it’s the downtown Toronto hotels that are just steps to major offices, banks, subways, theatre and cultural hotspots, or the Vaughan properties that are close to the area’s main tourist attractions like Canada’s Wonderland or Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre.