Financial Controller

Job summary

Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple hospitality properties, including financial statements, general ledger, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Ensure compliance and effective internal controls, coordinate with external auditors and advisors, and provide financial insights to support leadership and strategic decisions.

Job details

Company Description Woodlawn Hospitality Group is a privately held hospitality management and development company based in the Region of Waterloo, Canada. As a family-based business, the organization is committed to exceeding client expectations and providing a comfortable, welcoming hotel experience. The company focuses on engaging team members and empowering them to deliver consistently high service standards. Woodlawn Hospitality Group values collaboration, integrity, and long-term relationships with guests, partners, and employees. Candidates can expect a supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to operational and financial excellence in the hospitality sector. Role Description The Financial Controller is a full-time, on-site role located in Waterloo, ON. This role oversees all accounting and financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the general ledger, monitoring cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. The Financial Controller will ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, while coordinating with external auditors and advisors. The role also involves supporting leadership with financial insights, optimizing financial processes, and contributing to strategic decision-making for multiple hospitality properties. Qualifications Strong finance background, with skills in Finance and Financial Reporting. Expertise in Accounting and the preparation of Financial Statements. Solid Analytical Skills for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel or similar tools. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (CPA or equivalent) is an asset. Experience in hospitality, real estate, or multi-entity environments is beneficial. Demonstrated ability to work on-site, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain high ethical standards. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

What you’ll do

Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple hospitality properties, including financial statements, general ledger, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Ensure compliance and effective internal controls, coordinate with external auditors and advisors, and provide financial insights to support leadership and strategic decisions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; a CPA or equivalent designation is an asset. Candidates should have strong accounting, financial reporting, analytical, organizational, and Excel skills, with relevant hospitality, real estate, or multi-entity experience beneficial.

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• General Ledger Management
• Cash Flow Monitoring
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Variance Analysis
• Accounting Standards Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• External Audit Coordination
• Financial Analysis
• Process Optimization
• Microsoft Excel
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality