Director of Finance
Location: Canada (Relocation Assistance Available)
Reports To: General Manager
Start Date: As Soon As Possible (Urgent Role)
Team: Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Clerk

OVERVIEW

Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team at a boutique, F&B-forward hotel property with a start-up energy and luxury brand backing. We are seeking a hands-on, solutions-driven Director of Finance with extensive hospitality industry experience to help stabilize, optimize, and lead the financial operations of a 36-room hotel as it transitions from its opening phase into long-term performance and operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA designation is mandatory
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in hotel finance, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role such as Director of Finance or very strong Assistant Director of Finance
• Proven ability to lead in an environment with minimal existing infrastructure
• Previous experience working in hospitality and hotel operations is non-negotiable
• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with ambiguity and change
• Strong communication, leadership, and business partnership skills
• Experience in F&B-heavy environments is a strong asset
• Willingness to relocate from another province (relocation assistance provided)

• Financial Leadership & Strategy
• Serve as the senior-most finance leader on property, reporting directly to the General Manager.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.
• Partner closely with Corporate Finance and ownership on reporting and strategic initiatives.
• Operational Finance Management
• Oversee all accounting functions including AP, payroll (via Accounting Manager), and financial controls.
• Develop and implement robust financial processes, controls, and systems tailored to a lean, agile hospitality environment.
• Provide hands-on support in day-to-day accounting tasks as needed—this is not a desk-only role.
• Team Management & Development
• Manage and mentor the Accounting Manager and AP Clerk.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within a young team.
• Systems Optimization & Process Improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve existing systems and workflows.
• Establish procedures and best practices where few may currently exist.
• Drive tech and tool adoption with an entrepreneurial mindset.