Senior Finance Manager - Hospitality

Cottage Dream Vacations; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospitality company is on the lookout for a Director of Finance to lead financial operations across its portfolio of five-star cottage resorts. This pivotal role involves steering financial planning, ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards, and providing strategic insights to drive operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacations and growth opportunities. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Paid vacation

On-site parking

Flexibility

Succession planning and opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior financial leadership experience in hospitality or multi-site operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of ASPE and Canadian tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis across hospitality locations.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements in compliance with ASPE.
• Analyze key hospitality metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Strategic Financial Planning

Financial Reporting

Compliance with ASPE

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA designation

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks Enterprise

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Director of Finance - Hospitality

Cottage Dream Vacations (CDV) is a dynamic hospitality company dedicated to building and managing five-star cottage resorts across Canada. We are seeking a results-oriented Director of Finance to oversee financial operations for a portfolio of hospitality properties from our head office in Whitby, Ontario. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, operational alignment, and consistent reporting in accordance with ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises). Join us on our exciting journey as we change the landscape of hospitality in Canada!

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead financial planning and analysis across all hospitality locations, including annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the executive team and General Managers, offering strategic insight to support decision-making.
• Ensure financial initiatives align with business goals and drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Financial Reporting & Oversight

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with ASPE.
• Provide detailed variance analysis, financial commentary, and consolidated reporting for ownership and leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of property-level and corporate financial performance.

Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure full compliance with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Support external accountants and auditors with year-end financials, tax filings, and audit preparation.

Operational Support & Business Analysis

• Analyze key hospitality metrics (occupancy, RevPAR, ADR, margins) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Evaluate capital expenditures, ROI on renovations or upgrades, and business case modeling for new initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals across corporate and property locations.
• Promote alignment and consistency in financial practices, reporting tools, and communication.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and financial literacy across departments.

System Optimization & Process Improvement

• Optimize accounting processes and leverage financial software for efficiency and accuracy.
• Standardize tools and templates across locations for budgeting, reporting, and tracking key metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• CPA designation required (CA, CGA, or CMA)
• Minimum 8 years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-site operations
• Strong technical knowledge of ASPE and Canadian tax compliance
• High proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks Enterprise) and Excel
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Preferred Assets:

• Experience in hotel or resort accounting and operations
• Familiarity with hospitality systems (PMS, POS) and KPIs (e.g., GOP, RevPAR)
• Willingness to travel to property locations as needed (approx. 10–20%)
• Must have strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills

What We Bring:

• $70,000 - 80,000/ year salary
• Comprehensive employee benefits package that is 100% employer-paid
• Paid vacation
• On-site parking
• Flexibility
• An environment where your expertise is valued
• Succession planning and opportunity for growth

Please note that this position is on-site in our head office in Whitby, Ontario.