Assistant Director of Finance at Sonesta Hotels

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

89000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Administration, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Management, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Month-End Reconciliation, Financial Controls, Interpersonal Skills, Team Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Accuracy, Unionized Environment Interpretation, Audit Readiness

Industry

Hospitality

Description

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to join our Accounting Management team. This role is integral to maintaining the hotel’s financial excellence and supporting the Director of Finance in overseeing all accounting operations. As a key financial leader, the Assistant Director of Finance ensures the integrity of all hotel financial processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, income audit, cash controls, and general ledger management. You will partner closely with department heads across the hotel, providing timely financial insights and fostering strong cross‑functional teamwork. This role also supports and manages payroll, budgeting, forecasting, month‑end reconciliation, and the implementation of effective financial controls aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements. Job Description The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, a natural ability to build positive working relationships, and a commitment to fostering employee engagement across the department. As a key member of the management team, this role requires a leader who can motivate, develop, and inspire team members while promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Effective communication, relationship‑building, and the ability to influence and support others are essential to success in this position. This position requires a collaborative leader with strong payroll expertise, a commitment to accuracy, and a proven ability to support a high‑performing team within a luxury hospitality environment. This candidate engages effective listening. The position requires experience operating within a unionized environment and the ability to interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) language as it relates to payroll rates and compensation administration. Responsibilities include reviewing contract provisions governing wage scales, progression schedules, premiums, overtime, and special pay categories to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with negotiated agreement Key Responsibilities • Lead daily accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. • Oversee payroll processing, ensuring compliance with WSIB ,ESA, Wage & Hour, and internal standards. • Provide meaningful financial analysis, variance reporting, and forecasting support to leadership. • Maintain robust financial controls, audit readiness, and proper record‑retention practices. • Coach, mentor, and support accounting team members to ensure strong performance and teamwork. • Collaborate with hotel leadership, vendors, auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies. • Support operational departments by delivering clear financial insights and reporting tools. • Serve as Manager on Duty and approve purchases as required. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • Minimum 2+ years of hotel accounting or audit experience with leadership responsibilities. • Strong knowledge of hotel payroll functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. • Excellent communication, critical thinking, interpersonal and team building skills, and organizational skills. • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Pay Range: $79,000.00 - 89, 000.00/ annual base salary pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience and are eligible for a bonus plan. Union/Non-Union: This is a non-union role. Job vacancy : This is an active posting and not a new position. Go Beyond @SonestaHotels WHO WE ARE We are an organization made up of people, thoughts, and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality. We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered under applicable law Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, please let Human Resources know. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following protected grounds under The Ontario Human Rights Code or any other characteristic protected by local, Provincial , or Federal laws, rules, or regulations. Age Ancestry, colour, race Citizenship Ethnic origin Place of origin Creed Disability Family status Marital status (including single status) Gender identity, gender expression Receipt of public assistance (in housing only) Record of offences (in employment only) Sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding) Sexual orientation. While AI may assist in some aspects of the recruitment process it does not replace human decision making. Qualified individuals review all candidate applications and make the final hiring decisions. Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Salaried FTE Benefits Food and Beverage Discount RRSP Match Drycleaning Competitive Medical and dental benefits Competitive Extended health care coverage Various employee perks and benefits Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program Paid vacation Paid sick days Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company Unionized FTE Benefits Food and Beverage Discount RRSP Match Tool and shoe reimbursement Competitive Medical and dental benefits Competitive Extended health care coverage Various employee perks and benefits Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Competitive Short term disability program Paid vacation Paid sick days Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company Unionized PTE Benefits Food and Beverage Discount Employee discounted hotel rate Tool and shoe reimbursement Various employee perks and benefits Employee Assistance Program Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Responsibilities

This role is integral to maintaining the hotel’s financial excellence by overseeing all accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger management. Key responsibilities involve leading daily accounting operations, overseeing compliant payroll processing, providing financial analysis, and coaching accounting team members.