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Job summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations, including the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and internal controls. They also manage the finance team and ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial policies.

Job details

At Murphy Hospitality Group (MHG), we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality service and products. It takes the best people to reach this higher standard of excellence. We believe in extensive training and providing our people with an excellent benefits program, competitive wages, professional development and advancement opportunities. At MHG, it’s all about the people! Financial Controller MHG has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic financial leader to join our Finance Team as Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a key member of the Head Office team and plays a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information across the organization. As one of Atlantic Canada’s premier hospitality companies — with restaurants, hotels, beverage operations, and live entertainment — MHG is dedicated to creating memorable experiences. The Financial Controller supports this mission by providing the financial leadership, discipline, and insight that enable our teams to thrive. As Financial Controller, You Will Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing financial policies and procedures Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements for required divisions Prepare year-end files and provide information to external auditors Prepare budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data and make recommendations and plans Provide financial status and analysis by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data Manage finance team, specifically Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members Coordinates tax filings and ensure adherence to local and federal regulations Who You Are Exceptional business and financial acumen Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance different priorities and tasks Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Above average interpersonal and collaboration ability What You Bring Must possess at least 5 year’s accounting & financial experience Previous experience in the Hospitality Industry considered an asset (Restaurants, Hotels and Events) A bachelor’s degree and CPA designation preferred Demonstrated working experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience working with financial systems including Oracle NetSuite, and various Point of Sale (POS) and Property Management Systems (PMS) considered an asset What We Offer Competitive compensation MHG Registered Retirement Savings Matching Plan Health, Vision and Dental benefits Growth and professional development opportunities MHG wellness and fitness programs Employee Family Assistance Program Discounts to local shops and restaurants

What you’ll do

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations, including the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and internal controls. They also manage the finance team and ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial policies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least 5 years of accounting and financial experience, with a bachelor's degree and CPA designation preferred. Experience in the hospitality industry and proficiency with financial systems like Oracle NetSuite are considered significant assets.

Benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Matching Plan • Health benefits • Vision benefits • Dental benefits • Professional development opportunities • Wellness programs • Fitness programs • Employee Family Assistance Program • Discounts to local shops and restaurants

Listed skills

• Point-of-sale systems · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Budgeting
• Financial analysis
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Tax compliance
• Strategic planning
• Microsoft Office
• Oracle NetSuite
• Point of sale systems
• Property management systems
• Auditing
• Financial policy enforcement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage