Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.

• 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.

• 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)

• Salary: $160,000–$165,000 CAD

• Bonus: Up to 20%

• Vacation: 3 weeks

• Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness package

• RSP Matching Program

• Relocation support (if required)