Director of Finance at Sonesta Hotels

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Leadership, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Hotel Accounting Expertise, AP/AR, Credit, Payroll, Cash Controls, Internal Audit, Operational Collaboration, Regulatory Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills

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 Director of Finance is the Senior financial leader within our luxury hotel, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of all financial operations. As a member of the Executive Committee, this role supports hotel leadership in driving profitability, operational excellence, signature guest service, and employee engagement through strong financial and leadership stewardship. Job Description Key Responsibilities The Director of Finance is responsible for managing all hotel accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, credit, cash management, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning to support informed decision‑making across the property, while maximizing hotel cash flow through effective oversight of collections, inventory controls, deposits, and disbursements. The Director partners with department leaders to provide strategic financial guidance that enhances operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, and participates in sales and rate strategy meetings to ensure pricing aligns with market trends and performance goals. The role requires the overseeing and development of strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with Federal, Provincial, and brand standards, ensuring timely account reconciliation and accurate payment processing. The Director leads, mentors, and develops the Accounting team, fostering a positive, guest‑focused culture and supporting Hotel employee engagement plans. Additional responsibilities include strong working knowledge of Ontario payroll rules and regulations. Overseeing payroll accuracy in partnership with ADP, serving as Manager‑on‑Duty when required, and supporting leases, tax filings, government reporting, asset management, and forecasting, while ensuring accurate payroll and employment records in compliance with ESA requirements. Participate in Union negotiations providing financial analysis, cost modeling, and budget impact assessments to support strategic decision-making and ensure fiscally responsible contract agreements. Skills & Competencies • Financial leadership: budgeting, ROI, forecasting, variance analysis. • Hotel accounting expertise: AP/AR, credit, payroll, cash controls, internal audit. • Operational collaboration: partner with Rooms, F&B, Sales, and Operations teams. • Strong regulatory knowledge: ESA, OHSA, WHMIS, payroll standards, government record keeping and reporting requirements. • Analytical & communication skills: strong math, reporting, written and verbal communication. Strong Leadership and interpersonal skills. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Previous Hotel experience • 4–8 years of hotel accounting/audit experience, including leadership. • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Pay Range: 125,000.00-140,000.00/annual base salary 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. Non-Union: This is a non-union role. Job vacancy : This is an active posting and not a new position. About The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel At The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel, we are committed to elevating the guest experience by delivering exceptional hospitality grounded in passion, resilience, and doing the right thing. Our mission is simple: to wow every guest, team member, partner, and community we serve. We proudly foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. 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

The Director of Finance manages all hotel accounting operations, including reporting, controls, budgeting, and forecasting, while supporting hotel leadership in driving profitability and operational excellence. This role also involves leading and developing the Accounting team and ensuring compliance with various financial and regulatory standards.